…and now researchers are saying they can be beneficial. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says results from many years of testing is showing they can be a valuable tool…
Agri View: Gone Forever
Everett Griner talks about another farm icon vanishing forever in today’s Agri View. Gone Forever…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…Farm Bureau’s application for assistance with irrigation efficiency was awarded $400,000 from the Bay Delta Initiative. Most of the valley’s portion of Kern County is located within the BDI focus…
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Showing small operations how to make farming successful is the focus of the California Small Farm Conference. Every year growers come to the conference to seek…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…(March 15-21). On March 18, the State Capitol will come alive with farm animals, educational displays, and entertainment all celebrating California’s great agricultural bounty during California Agriculture Day. The theme…
Special Training for Safe Food
Today Cathy Isom checks into special training for a safer dining experience. When dining out – you’re probably thinking good food – something within in the family budget – fast…
California Farmers and Immigration Reform
Wenger California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses what needs to happen now for immigration reform and why it’s vital to much of California’s agriculture. Immigration and California Farmers…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the organization, Agri-Culture, will again host the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 18,…
Upcoming Product Showing Results in Tomatoes
A recent tomato study out of Kern County is showing promising results from new products when it comes to fighting nematodes. New Product Showing Results Kern County Farm Advisor Joe…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
…from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help…
Citrus Strong – Citrus Mutual – Citrus Matters
…back on the innuendo and false perceptions disseminated by those challenging the viability of the family farmer within our industry.” The messaging, tactics, and the results to-date will all be…
Gray Proposes Laws to Alleviate Effects of Drought in Valley, Statewide
…Gray also introduced AB 1244 that allows farmers to construct small on-farm ponds to accommodate water storage and targeted irrigation. “Farmers on the Russian River watershed are allowed expedited reviews…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased Slightly
…SWP allocation amounts to enough water to meet the needs of approximately 408,000 households for a year. DWR officials are confident they can supply the additional water thanks to runoff…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 27
…In Review, testifying on the Farm Bill, from the Army to the farm, and 100 years of market news. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/newfarmers?navid=newfarmers http://blogs.usda.gov/page/2/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…