The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…CRP set for February 28, 2020 while signups for continuous CRP will remain ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing resource-conserving…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…a significant point of discussion. “I think farmers for the last couple of decades, have really started to understand that the soil is alive and in every tablespoon of soil…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…The winners will represent California in national competitions to be held next month at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. Source: California Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…fourth-generation Sonoma County dairy farmer, was appointed to chair the Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee and serve on the CFBF board. Ronnie Leimgruber of Holtville was reappointed to chair…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. MFP payments are aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage…
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…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…help farmers grow almonds more efficiently, but also ensures we’re solidly riding the wave to a more sustainable farm of the future.” ABC research projects are funded through an assessment…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA will reduce barriers to trade throughout North America. “We’ve been advocating for months for a vote on the USMCA, so we’re happy the White House…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…Pelosi announced agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a big win for American workers and the economy, especially for our farmers and ranchers. The agreement improves virtually every…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…noted. “The work that’s being done at the federal level to improve science and understanding of our ecosystem and our water supply, we have a real bright future ahead of…