…“SB 153 opens the door for California to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities industrial hemp offers our agricultural and manufacturing sectors,” said Senator Scott Wilk. “With SB 153…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…valuable product that growers are interested in purchasing, and farmers are interested in products that can effectively solve an agricultural issue. Bringing the two industries together helps to ensure a…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…organic farming, with the goal of creating a more resilient and ecologically sustainable agricultural system,” OFRF’s Executive Director, Brise Tencer said in a press release. “We are honored by OREI’s…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View”…
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
…very substantial phase one deal.” China reportedly agreed to significantly increase agricultural purchases, as much as $40-50 billion worth. China also agreed to certain intellectual property measures, as well as…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Portable Solar?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…advise the Secretary on issues affecting beginning farmers and ranchers across our state, and methods that show promise for assisting them in their agricultural careers.” The Advisory Committee on Beginning…
Fresno County Leads California as Top Agricultural County
…Report. Kern County had led the country at the top agricultural county for agricultural sales in 2017, with Fresno County coming in third in terms of production. Although Tulare County…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released more information from the 2017 Census of Agriculture that is broken down by race, ethnicity, and gender. The national, state,…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…As the top market for U.S. beef exports, Japan accounts for one quarter of our exports and roughly $2 billion in annual sales. As a beef producer, I understand the…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…smaller agricultural operations. “I don’t think in America for any small business we have a guaranteed income or guaranteed profitability of survival. That depends on each and every farmer and…