To help celebrate the holiday season the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has released a new video with an interesting ‘spin’ on a holiday tradition. As a way to pay…
Choosing and Caring for a Living Christmas Tree
…the house and later moved to a good location outside. Decide beforehand what type of tree you want to get and research evergreens that grow in your area. The National…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
According to this year’s Thanksgiving edition of the annual Farmer’s Share publication from the National Farmers Union; American farmers and ranchers are receiving roughly 12 cents of every dollar that’s…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…agricultural industry. The bill has received some criticism from industry stakeholders for not adequately addressing labor costs, as well as mandating the E-Verify system. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
…Agriculture, were formally dedicated during a ceremony today at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. “During wildfires, floods and other emergencies, farmers and ranchers take great care to be sure…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…Innovation Grants program is funding the future of conservation and agriculture,” said NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr. “These On-Farm Trials will allow us to put the latest innovations in conservation to…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium head blight. Photo by Stephen A. Harrison, Louisiana State University (USDA/ARS) — A national U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey, published recently in Plant Disease, provides the first large-scale, systematic…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…American agriculture and the country, according to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Based on an analysis by Iowa State University (ISU) Economist Dermot Hayes, NPPC says unrestricted access to…
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
…that is provided includes helping farmers with the application process such as developing a project design, estimating the benefits of proposals and submitting applications. After projects are awarded, technical assistance…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
According to data from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the agricultural industry has experienced the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 as of November. The National…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced its strong support for the “Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019.” Introduced by U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D – 20th Dist….
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…Quality Act, with CDFW expected to establish the specific requirements in the coming months. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service released updated biological opinions back…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…a small step toward protecting farmers from frivolous litigation, and add a study to examine whether the H-2A program affects U.S. farmers’ ability to compete with foreign ag imports. The…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, winter annual weeds can present a significant issue for farmers if not properly addressed early in the growing cycle. Preventative measures…