…from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and Merck Animal Health, longtime beef veterinarian and professor Dr. Bob Smith explains that overcoming bacterial resistance is no easy task, for animals…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…four percent during the same period. Author of Soil Sisters, a Toolkit for Women Farmers, Lisa Kivirist, spoke at the National Farmers Union’s 2018 Women’s Conference on the creation of…
Agri View: BFTP-Choosing a Career with a Profitable Future
…future, and why agriculture is the wise choice, in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Choosing a Career with a Profitable Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Celebrating National Pepper Month
…National Pepper Month November is National Pepper month. A time to recognize these vibrant colored, crunchy, appetizing fruits. Yes, peppers are fruits, not vegetables, because of the seeds they contain….
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
…technology to take an ultrasound-like picture of the groundwater basin. This data will improve the ways farmers comply with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Eric Osterling, General Manager for the Greater…
Strategic Planning Decisions Required to Stay Competitive in Grape Industry
Planning for future industry trends and consumer trends is no easy task, but it can be especially difficult for growers of permanent crops such as table grapes. Several aspects play…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
The fourth annual “Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference offered a chance for the agricultural community to hear important industry information presented in Spanish. The event was hosted by the National…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…(FMMO) that went into effect November 1, 2018. California is the largest milk-producing state in the country. “America’s dairy farmers face many challenges at home and abroad so working together…
Secretary Perdue on Dept. of Labor Rulemaking on H-2A Visa Program
…the following statement: “When I travel around the country, one of the biggest concerns farmers raise is the shortage of legal farm labor. Our farmers and ranchers are the most…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…that any future agreements lead to success for the environment and the economy.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000…
Tackle Those Garden Pests Now
…Pests Now Garden pests don’t take a break in the winter time so it’s important to get ahead of the game so they won’t ruin your future crops. You may…
Farm Bureau Looks Forward to Working with New Congress
…with this ‘green wave’ of elected leaders who will stand up for farmers and ranchers and our ability to feed our nation.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content CIR…
California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters
This week consignors at California livestock auctions can opt to donate some of their proceeds to the California FFA organization. The donations will go to several initiatives statewide at local…
Perdue: Technology Will Be Needed
Technology was a topic of conversation recently for Agriculture’s top official saying they will be essential for the future. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked with reporters last week about the…