The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…the interests of farmers and ranchers, but litigation is not a quick or perfect fix. It is long, cumbersome and expensive, and it leaves farmers and others facing immediate harm…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…planning decisions farmers will make.” The CSBFA advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…by Watsonville. Surely the boss has a job I can do up in Napa, or maybe in Salinas again, or Santa Barbara. … Oh! There’s a dairy on the way…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…for beef have continued to increase this year, but prices for other meats are generally declining. Dairy product prices are also quite a bit lower,” said John Anderson, deputy chief…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…country,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Local food creates new market opportunities for farmers, brings fresh meals into schools and other institutions, expands healthy food access to underserved communities, and builds infrastructure…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…nation’s dairy producers enrolled in the 2015 program, which exceeded our expectations for the first year of the program,” said Harden. “We are confident that dairy farmers across the country…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to finalize strong trade deals for America’s wheat farmers. NAWG is a federation of 22 state wheat grower associations that works…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…allowed farmers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent(2). It has also helped develop orchard practices that better promote healthy environments for…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…with our federal partners.” California Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird comments Last month, USDA announced the availability of $21 million through EQIP to help farmers and ranchers apply science-based…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…of nitrogen in the soil that is available to a plant, reducing costs for farmers while benefiting the environment; Improved information on non-honey bee pollinators and methods for trapping bees…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…if we lose COOL on beef, what else will we lose the right to know? Mr. Costa, our farmers deserve country of origin labels. But also, I demand the right…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…on working landscapes, providing benefits to farmers and ranchers who enroll in the program, as well as benefits to the local and rural communities where the wetlands exist. Proposals must…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…Water Coalition. “While the latest curtailment order was not a surprise, it’s still troubling news for farmers in those areas that have invested years of time and money to grow…