…appreciates House Agriculture Committee Chairman Conaway recognizing the importance of specialty crops in the initial draft of the legislation. The SCFBA legislative priorities include enhancing nutrition programs, continued support for…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…state struggle to hire enough people to harvest crops, CFBF will seek increased research into technology to mechanize farming tasks. Johansson “Agricultural innovation benefits not only farmers and their employees,…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…the economic challenges our producers face. “Farm Bureau is pleased to see meaningful adjustments to the current farm bill’s provisions for dairy and the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, as well…
Agri View: Honeybee Update
…crops depend on bees to pollinate those crops. You have to remember now. The bees need the crops just as much as the crops need the bees. It is an…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…also in the diversity of crops that drive America’s most successful farm economy. The California Farm Bureau Federation is proud to partner with Sand County Foundation in awarding the Leopold…
Growth Energy Responds To EPA Waivers
…refinery waivers is consistent with the goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard,” Skor says. “EPA appears to be operating under the cover of night to act as a judge, jury,…
Methods to Keep Pests Off of Crops
Cathy Isom has some methods for keeping critters off of our crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Here are some time-tested methods and great ways for keeping…
Agri View: Unfavorable Weather Outlook
…looked far enough. It could cover the southeast as well as the southwest. We have already seen an unusually warm winter. One front in late January and early February is…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…production of crops that have better flavor, last longer on store shelves and have increased tolerance to drought conditions. CRISPR technology is already being used in research to make crops…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
April is “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month” It’s spring, which means many invasive Hungry Pests are emerging and will soon begin feeding on trees, plants and crops. These…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…crops do not require regulatory oversight, we do have an important role to play in protecting plant health by evaluating products developed using modern biotechnology. This is a role USDA…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-28-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Several California crops were named by China to be targeted in trade retaliation the lack of…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
…budget each year. This increase forced the agency to take funds from prevention programs to cover fire suppression costs. In addition, hunting, fishing, and other recreational programs were cut to…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…ability to safeguard U.S. specialty crops, agriculture, and natural resources by putting innovative ideas into action,” said Under Secretary Ibach. “Getting these funds into the hands of our cooperators around…