…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…the regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the productivity and profitability of farmers and ranchers across the country. From language that blocks the listing of the sage grouse, to requiring…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Year), Future Farmers of America Greenhand Degree, Honor Roll, Athlete Scholar, the Superintendent’s List and State Future Farmers of America and has also played softball and volleyball. Each scholarship recipient…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million…
Crop Management
Everett Griner talks about southern farmers now looking at rice in today’s Agri View. Crop Management…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers, help Americans save money on their energy bills, support America’s clean energy economy, cut carbon pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil and costly…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…from reputable local sources that have been routinely inspected by the agricultural commissioner’s staff and purchase citrus fruit from local farmers’ markets or supermarkets. For more information about the Asian…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…to generate energy for the business. “These grants will help farmers, ranchers and small business owners use more renewable energy, which cuts carbon pollution, reduces our dependence on foreign oil,…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…Sacramento River and supplying water to farmers. Despite language in the record of decision that annual flow volumes “may not be changed,” in 2012, 2013 and 2014 Reclamation did change…
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
…of farmers, ranchers, homebuilders and others who would be affected by the new rule. “Thousands of farmers, ranchers and landowners raised numerous concerns about the rule during the formal public…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
It’s June National Dairy Month and California’s Gov. Brown has just announced that June is also “Real California Milk Month.” In honor of this holiday, here are California dairy-inspired recipes…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…farmers know of our array of services,” said Gonzales. “And new, underserved and limited income specialty growers who apply for farm loans could qualify for basic loss coverage at no…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…America’s diversity, so I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers, including beginning farmers, to get involved in this year’s elections. We’ve seen an increase in the number of nominations for…
Agri View: Simple Solution
Everett Griner talks about drone services coming to farmers in today’s Agri View. Simple Solution…