…to not only recognize the great work that is occurring on an ongoing basis – Ag Against Hunger, Hidden Harvest, Young Farmers and Ranchers, and Farm to Family – but…
Ranching and California’s Drought Workshop and Webcast
…California and speakers from the National Drought Mitigation Center, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and United States Department of Agriculture will discuss what the National Drought Monitor means for ranchers, how…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 2014 Experiment Station Section Excellence in Multistate Research Award. The award recognized “exceptional collaboration on a multistate research project that helps farmers better…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…A lesser long-nosed bat pollinates a cross section of a saguaro cactus flower. Photo by Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International. “When they are in Texas and New Mexico, they…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections to Begin Monday, Nov. 3 Dolcini The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make their voices heard by…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way –…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role in crop production. “The future of America’s food supply depends on honey bees, and this…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014,…
Agri View: Still ‘Pickin’
Everett Griner talks about cotton facing a tough future in today’s Agri View. Still ‘Pickin’…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…communities,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “As groundwater management moves forward at the local level, farmers and ranchers need to be at…
FFA Report from Tulare FFA
Julia Pitman, Tulare FFA Julia Pitman with Tulare FFA has this week’s FFA report. Tulare FFA Report…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
From CDFA A quick quiz: If you could be a student anywhere in the nation during National School Lunch Week, which state would you choose? Easy answer, right? California! Students…
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope…
PMA Fresh Summit Attracts Record Number of Farmers, Sellers, Buyers
Silbermann A lot is changing in produce and floral production and marketing these days. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Bryan Silbermann offers great insights in this lively and pointed discussion,…