…Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers The barbeque is Friday, June 13, 2014 starting at 5:30 P.M. at the Merced County Farm Bureau office. There is no charge to attend,…
Farm Bureau Reaction to Ban of GE Crops in Oregon
…it ran heavily on a ‘save the family farm’ platform, when in fact even the farms using bio-technology are family farms. Second, he says, the pro-ban side used incorrect assumptions…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
…in the Bay-Delta. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp/?cid=stelprdb1254127. Additionally, the Colorado River Basin CCA will take in small portions of Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp/?cid=stelprdb1254126 The RCPP funds will be divided among…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…to educate producers about several key farm bill programs. The new Web tools will help farmers and ranchers determine what participation in programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will…
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
…labeling are pending in 30-states – with dueling bills in Congress. American Farm Bureau’s Executive Director of Communications Mace Thornton says AFBF opposes initiatives that limit farmers’ use of biotechnology….
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…for program funding. To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDA service center. For more on the 2014 Farm Bill, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/FarmBill….
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…included in sample two-week menus based on a 2,000 calorie diet to help individuals and families plan meals. Additional grocery and pantry lists are provided to help households organize their…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
Memorial Day
In this excerpt from Farm City Newsday, Sabrina Hill talks about Memorial Day. We at AgNet West remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our…
Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food
Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it….
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…Puglia, Western Growers and Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation. “Groundwater is an important aspect of California’s integrated water portfolio,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
…California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for…
California’s 2013 Walnut Acreage Up 8 Percent From 2011
…Department of Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. A special thanks is due to…