…farmers and ranchers about industry-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and enhance biodiversity. The resulting report will be made available for a 30-day Public Comment period and…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…will help connect farmers, academia, and government agencies. The MOU will provide a foundation for further innovation to address methane emissions in the agricultural industry. Listen to the radio report…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…62 percent of all certified organic operations globally. Americans are also continuing to increase their consumption of organic produce. The report breaks down national organic produce sales information into four…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Farmers, ranchers, and other allied-business professions in the middle of their agricultural careers are encouraged to apply. The first phase of the two-phase application process will be due by Monday,…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that family farms are still the backbone of American agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2017 Census of…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
…of above-average precipitation. At this point, it looks like we’re just going to continue to be chasing average conditions for the foreseeable future.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
…members ample opportunity to participate. Kaplan noted that future surveys are also likely to be released in the future. Progress on the overall project is expected to be made available…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…Biden and his Administration as they recognize the positive role agriculture plays in addressing climate concerns,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall in a news release. ““We appreciate…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
…to Monday, March 1. The application window had previously been scheduled to close on January 28. A total of 41 California counties are eligible for the program that assists farmers address damages…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…the agency will help struggling farmers stay on their land and continue growing food for their fellow Americans,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “it…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…rise to a greater appreciation for American farmers. While the majority of supply chain issues have since been straightened out, the pandemic shed some light on the work involved in…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
A trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and a coalition of countries collectively known as Mercosur could mean significant losses for American ag exports. Mercosur is made up of…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…Central Sierras at 62 percent of normal, and Southern Sierras up to 45 percent of normal. The National Weather Service has issued various flood warnings as well as winter storm…