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NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…impact on national security.” National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…ambient temperatures above 55 degrees F, wind less than 15 mph and no rain, explains Dr. Franz Niederholzer, farm advisor for Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties. “The more bee hours…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…place that they can tie up for five or 10 years, to know that they’ve got a ranch.” Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching…
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. Hanson and his wife, Susan, operate a family farm and ranch in southwest Nebraska with their son, Nick, the fifth generation on the farm,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 3
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Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation today released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year. The plan is a result of deliberations…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 2
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Agri View: Agriculture Future
…several months amid lower commodity prices and lower farm incomes. It’s resulted in layoffs at some of the major farm equipment companies, including Deere. Additionally, some of the poultry companies…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…again being sponsored by members of the local farming community, local farm associations and local enforcement agencies which currently includes: Kern County Farm Bureau, California Safety Training Corporation, Sunrise Sprayers,…
Marketing a Priority for PMA
…protected agriculture were joined by representatives from AeroFarms, a vertical farm operating in Newark, New Jersey, for a panel discussion on the topic. – The role of fresh produce and…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
More than 50 beginning farmers and ranchers have completed risk management and leadership training through the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI). The organization will be seeking candidates for…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
…Pest Resistance Almond growers have a lot of options available for pest management. Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland says he could see pest resistance becoming a non-issue if…
Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony
…Hillcrest Farm, Reedley April 9 – Orange Cove Blossom Festival, Orange Cove There are also farm stores, tours and more along the trail – see www.goblossomtrail.com for details….