…near-term launches in corn and solid progression in its North America soybean lineup. Pioneer launched Pioneer® brand Optimum® Leptra™ corn hybrids in the southern U.S. in 2014 under a stewarded…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farmers and ranchers representing nearly all commodities from 43 states gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss top policy priorities and…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Sons Farming Vishv Thakkar, Noble Enterprises Derek Thomas, California Grown Nut Company Scott Tucker, Pork Power Farms Maria Vasquez, Castle Family Health Centers Mike Vasquez, Toyota Tsusho America For information…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…and Summit Almonds. “Interest in international trade continues to grow”, said Alicia Rios with the State Center Community College District. The District, part of the statewide Center’s for International Trade…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…others in need this week. It’s National FFA Week and a host of activities are planned to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization and the role it plays in…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
…and community. The National and California FFA Organization offer FFA members a series of five leadership and personal growth conferences. Throughout the 2014-2015 school year, the Atwater FFA has sent…
Organizations Respond to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
…American diet is already 70-percent plant based – and further emphasizing plant-based diets will continue to have unintended consequences. The National Pork Board reminds Americans that meat – including pork…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers. Starting in 2016, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and many of…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…say farmers need to be there so our voices are heard by the people who control our water. The State Water Resources Control Board needs to hear from us because…
Proceeds from Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend to Benefit Scholarship Program
…spotlight on the commitment of our local farmers to sustainable practices, so it makes sense that the proceeds would support our scholarships.” To apply for the Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship,…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…What began as a group of innovative farmers wanting to challenge and improve their own farming decisions, evolved to a nationally recognized organization with several progressive projects: Sustainability in Practice…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…your seat on the bus, please call: In Fresno – Nisei Farmers League (559) 251-8468 In Firebaugh and Los Banos – Janie Fleming (559) 217-6478 or Leti Alfaro (209) 587-6049…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
“America’s farmers and ranchers need reliable tax tools to help them stay competitive in spite of changing weather and fluctuating markets. With the passage of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business…