…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. The program has 22 million acres enrolled, but with the 2018 Farm…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in the United States, while enhancing border security. “Though we’re heartened by the House vote, we realize there’s a…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
https://youtu.be/JTRgB5vpFeo The agricultural industry has made significant strides in recognizing the importance of soil biology and maximizing the value of the microbial ecosystem within the soil in recent years. A…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…to young agricultural professionals who contribute through involvement in agriculture, leadership activities and Farm Bureau. Seth Duivenvoorden, a third-generation farmer, said he “wears every hat” at the family’s Duivenvoorden Farms,…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. For more information, visit the DMC webpage, the MFP webpage or your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
NCBA “Leader on this Issue,” Sen. Fischer Says (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…Hollister received statewide recognition when he was presented the California Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award. Bonturi received the award last night during the 101st CFBF Annual Meeting in Monterey….
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
(CFBF) — Rural and urban California will benefit from improved agricultural trade, and the California Farm Bureau Federation said it’s pleased by the announcement of a pending vote on the…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…rural jobs. Canada and Mexico are our first and second largest export markets for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…about a planned House of Representatives vote this week on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would address short- and long-term shortages of agricultural employees, and urged the House to…
Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures Released
…a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…