…said in a news release. “CRP allows agricultural producers to set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” Fordyce also…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
A new agricultural video series provided by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) takes an in-depth look at vegetable production. The series debuted on…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…implementing conservation approaches on agricultural lands. “Our Conservation Innovation Grants program is time-tested, highly successful and has led to tremendous discoveries and enhancements in conservation over the years,” NRCS Chief…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…stewards of our nation’s natural resources,” Lyons-Blythe testified at the Committee’s hearing on Climate Change and the Agricultural Sector. “The industry takes very seriously its obligation to protect the environment…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…agricultural water rights. They obtain the rights, close down the farms, and sell the water to Los Angeles – so their developers can build more homes and bring in even…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…incident and why it’s a great opportunity for a teachable moment for our agricultural employers is that this is an individual who was in ATV safety, and his employer provided…
Bayer Provides Salad Bars to Several California Schools
…salad bar announcement, we’re able to collaborate with one of our grower partners and support healthier choices for children in one of our nation’s most prolific agricultural communities.” The Salad…
Nomination Deadline Nears for 2019 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Applications can be found through the Sand County Foundation website and submissions will need to be postmarked no later than July 15. Award criteria are used by an independent panel of agricultural…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…are two of our top three trading partners, and it is my expectation that they will immediately pull back their retaliatory tariffs against our agricultural products. Congress should move swiftly…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…high as $60 billion. A reformed agricultural guest worker program that is flexible and affordable for farmers, fair to workers and effective in meeting the needs of all producers is…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…terms and conditions will be posted May 20 to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Export Verification Program web page. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $20 of economic impact. Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…the century’s old problem with supply and demand and agricultural products, isn’t it?” May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
A four-alarm fire broke out at a Blue Diamond Growers facility in downtown Sacramento on Monday, causing significant damage and forcing the evacuation of about 250 workers. According to the…