…“It really is a great day for U.S. farmers and ranchers. They now have new and expanded access to one of the largest and most affluent markets in the word,”…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…available grants and loans including programs that prioritize funding for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers, female farmers, veteran farmers, and urban farmers. Additionally, there is a list of quick links…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…to Put In: Dairy or meat Diseased plants Noxious weeds The discovery of maggots in compost isn’t the end of your pile, and there are things you can do to…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
(CFBF-Sept. 24, 2019) — Farmers, restaurants and their customers will all benefit from improved trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to a coalition of California agricultural groups,…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
UC ANR’s Potato Field Day in 2018 Attending various agricultural meetings and engaging in the discussion can seem tedious for farmers and ranchers, but it is a critical component to…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…ensuring our farmers and producers have access to a stable, legal agricultural workforce. By streamlining these processes, DOL is bringing the H-2A process into the 21st Century allowing farmers to be…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and exporter, our farmers, ranchers and food processors benefit from open markets, export sales and a global consumer base.” California has received STEP funding…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…to dairy farmers will exceed the cost of the premium. For example, a dairy operation that chooses to enroll for 2019 with an established production history of 3 million pounds…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…States will provide new access to Canada for some dairy, peanut, and a limited amount of sugar and sugar-containing products. Key Provision: Increasing Dairy Market Access America’s dairy farmers will…
Dairy Exports Remain Strong Despite Trade Troubles
Dairy exports appear to be holding strong despite the decline in volume headed for China. Figures from the U.S. Dairy Export Council demonstrate solid numbers for dairy exports in July. …
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…year compared to 2017. Pistachios, who may have seen the most significant increase in the report, jumped over a million dollars and up to fifth on the top-ten list. Dairy…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…