By discussing ways to balance agricultural water needs with maintaining vibrant communities, a Sonoma County woman earned top honors in the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet at the…
Climate Smart Ag Delegation Lands in the Netherlands
…ground water management will lead to great collaboration on climate smart agriculture – benefitting our farmers through innovative on-farm practices and advanced technology. Story by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department…
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
…so will U.S. farmers, business people and consumers. “We need Congress to repeal the labeling provision for beef, pork and poultry now.” According to Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes,…
CFBF Annual Meeting Underway
…resource issues, and our joint meeting provides a great opportunity to get to know our fellow farmers and ranchers on the other side of the Sierra a little bit better….
Calif. to Host Informational Sessions on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January
…Organic Farmers (CCOF), California Citrus Mutual (CCM), California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), California Grain & Feed Association (CGFA), and Western Growers Association (WGA). For more…
Agri View: Swiss Cheese
…is special and different. It is difficult to make. In the beginning Swiss farmers drove their cattle high into the Alps. They tended their herds for six months and made…
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…Blending Technology and Tradition.” The challenges and opportunities for agriculture and rural America are changing. In 2015, American farmers persevered in the face of drought and an unprecedented animal disease…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…cost-share assistance. At times when commodity prices are low, enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers, as it softens the economic hardship for landowners…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
…is needed for farmers, implement dealers and agricultural suppliers. December could also see a big budget fight over reopening the farm bill related to or separate from reversing a $3…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…farmers and consumers in adapting to changing climate conditions. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack released the report during the COP-21 Paris Climate Conference. In the absence of response measures, climate change…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…farmers, ranchers, and producers to curb the effects of climate change, increase access to food, and ultimately, provide ladders of opportunity for people in rural areas around the world,” said…
Agri View: Immigration
…office. Some farmers think the Department of Agriculture should be directly involved in immigrants. Everett Griner talks about the times when farmers need extra help in today’s Agri View. Immigration…
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
…with good reason. Propane is a clean-burning, reliable, and efficient energy source. Farmers can depend on propane to responsibly run their operations both in and out of the field. Lower…
Farm to Food Bank Month
…they call Farm to Family. Farmers around California donate to the program – surplus produce or produce that they can’t send to the store. As vegetable grower-shipper Mark Nickerson explains…