…be forced to continue litigation, adding millions of dollars in expenses and years in delay.” The joint resolution passed by the Senate was brought by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) under…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
…concludes with a trip to Sacramento to visit our state’s capitol and meet with our elected representatives. There is no cost to students who participate; all expenses, including travel, lodging…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…expenses rose nearly 10 percent. And subtracting the expenses figure from the receipts figure, the “net” number decreased by more than 6 percent in 2014. We’re providing those numbers—and links…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…is currently experiencing record high expenses. “Fresh vegetables increased 0.47 percent in value this year, led by garlic and fresh tomato markets. While livestock and poultry increased in value by…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…farmers and ranchers depend on tax provisions that allow them to write off these business expenses in the year purchases are made. This kind of flexibility in the tax code…
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…If winner is under the age of 18, travel expenses will be included for one additional adult chaperon. Each prize is valued at approximately $1,500. *Aged 13 years and older…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…will receive $1,000 to be used for community college or university expenses. Applicants were judged on their academic performance, school activities and community leadership. Each applicant submitted an essay on…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…expenses. The subcommittee and research program are funded entirely through mill assessments. Individuals interested in being considered for appointment should send a resume to FREP staff at California Department of…
Farm Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…with our elected representatives. There is no cost to students who participate, all expenses including travel; lodging and meals are paid by Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Education and Scholarship Fund…
Sending farmers to Mars
…exploration an international endeavor that pools knowledge and expenses. Maybe it’s not such a wild, harebrained idea after all. The people who are volunteering to go — and there are…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
…cash instead of taking on unnecessary debt and expenses. “Temporary fixes and extensions to the tax code are just not enough. Setting the maximum deduction at $500,000, rather than the…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…practices, to income and expenses. It also focuses on the future of organic production by including producers transitioning to certified organic agriculture. Producers who receive the Organic Survey are encouraged…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…value of products, square footage used for growing crops, production expenses and more. Tolomeo noted that the opportunity to respond to the Census of Horticulture is not something that comes…
AZ/CA/NV Direct Feeder Cattle Review
…with 5-10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weight. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. Steers: (100%) Medium and large 1&2: Large 3:…