California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger tells us why he’s voting yes for Proposition 1 and says we should, too….
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger Visits AgNet West Booth to Discuss Props 1 and 2
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger stopped by the AgNet West booth at the 2014 CAPCA convention to speak with Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about two important propositions on…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Vilsack and Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis comments on the premiums. How will premiums affect farmers? With the APH Yield Exclusion, Vilsack discusses those affected by drought? Farmers affected…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
…Act fast to get your innovations on the farm recognized. The application window for this first year’s Bayer Crop Science Produce Innovation Award closes January 5, 2015. Award” Offers $10K…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
…am to 11:30 am Alameda County Farm Bureau, 638 Enos Way, Alameda, CA 94551 MONTEREY COUNTY: November 13, 2014 (Thursday) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Grower-Shipper Association, 512 Pajaro…
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says her area in northern California is…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…an environmental farming program to provide incentives to farmers whose practices promote the well-being of ecosystem and air quality. A second solicitation of SWEEP proposals is already underway, with grant…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Commissioner for Foods & Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The listening session is sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 17
…In Review, designating the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument, celebrating National School Lunch week and recognizing National Disability Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us/ www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fns.usda.gov/…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…everyone involved in pollination, including beekeepers, bee brokers, farm owners/lessees, farm mangers, pest control advisers and applicators. The wide ranging recommendations include information on: • Preparing for honey bee arrival;…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Reactions; HLB and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reactions to the first USDA citrus crop forecast of the season, information on bicarbonates, and new findings about root growth…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…Our Certified Farmers’ Market program helps with access through the mere presence of farmers’ markets. As the number of markets statewide continues to grow, they make valued contributions to their…