…California processor had filed complaints against Dcoop with the U.S. International Trade Commission claiming Spanish olive imports were hurting local growers. Last week, however, Bel-Carter canceled contracts on upwards of…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…added. The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…other local farmers and ranchers that have worked with the program in the establishment of easements on farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
…farmers and agriculture professionals a seat at the table when discussing state priorities and issues, Eggman said. She added that joining public health campaigns and projects that brand California’s fresh…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…week-long event marked the first time the Conference of the International Organization of Citrus Virologists (IOCV) was combined with the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing (IRCHLB). The event had close…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…Secretary of California Natural Resource Agencies. Overall, the take away from the conference was hope and optimism that farmers were going to have a seat at the table when it…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…what USDA and all Americans can do to keep this disease from entering the U.S. To help people learn more about this disease, as well as the steps that can…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
…the strong tie between rural California and California agriculture. Ultimately, Johansson welcomed the opportunity to connect and is hopeful for more in the future. CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and…
CVP Water Allocations Increased to More Than Half
…Water District issued a press release illustrating frustration with the updated water allocations. “For years, we have been told that the farmers served by south-of-Delta ag service contractors received water…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…Bureau represents more than 1,500 family farmers and is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the viability of Tulare County agriculture on behalf of its membership. Source: Tulare County Farm Bureau…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…Benefits Report is the first offering from the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Roadmap to an Organic California project. The report presents data suggesting that organic agriculture is more complex…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…Nation (WIIN) Act. “The RAILWAY Act builds on the success of the WIIN Act by continuing to increase California’s drought resiliency and helping ensure our communities, families and farmers have…
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a devastatingly weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and several state Farm Bureaus, are urging congressional…
USDA Announces Launch of the Start Simple with MyPlate Campaign
In a continuing effort to help Americans make healthy food choices, and in honor of National Nutrition Month®, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a new campaign…