…than 150,000 acres. Firefighters have contained roughly 70 percent. California Farm Bureau Federation has established a Farm and Rural Disaster Fund to help the farms, ranches and rural communities who…
Market Analyst Says Dairy Industry is Under Pressure
The dairy industry continues to be put under pressure while farms big and small are closing nationwide. Farmers tried to make due with what they had, producing more when the…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…tool for U.S. cattlemen and women in their efforts to detail actions and practices on farms and ranches,” according to Dan Kniffen, a Pennsylvania beef producer. “It’s a way to…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
To assist farms, ranches and rural communities hurt by wildfires, floods and other natural disasters, the California Farm Bureau Federation has established a Farm and Rural Disaster Fund. Created under…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
…true to its roots as larger farms continue moving into the sector. “Some of the larger guys that have the power to go and lobby for more inputs to be…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…impact of $1.6 billion in California. While the number of female principal operators declined six percent between 2007 and 2012, the overall number of farms and principal operators also declined…
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…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…and consistently implemented on farms. Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation About the Author Taylor Hillman Image credit: Workers harvest and box romaine lettuce. Salinas Valley, CA/David Litman /…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…information was based on the evaluation of the welfare level on 60 conventional pig farms with capacities ranging between 250 and 11,000 pigs. The study suggests that overall farm size…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
Representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Ken Isley on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to Seoul, South…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. The closure of the company’s two plants in Fresno and Stockton will put…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock…