Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
…see how that develops,” he said. A group of more than 50 farm organizations also sent a letter to Ambassador Lighthizer back in December citing the importance of equitable terms…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…other local farmers and ranchers that have worked with the program in the establishment of easements on farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on an upcoming NRCS easement application deadline, a…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
The use of biologicals are increasing, and that’s in part to organic production growth, but not entirely. More producers are using products like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biostimulants. These products are viewed…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
There is a growing interest in regenerative agriculture practices which may be the next step in farming, further advancing sustainable farm systems already in place. “Regenerative agriculture is really taking…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…Farm Bureau (TCFB) Tricia Stever Blattler. “Because we recognize that what can happen in this industry can certainly happen in others.” After the European conglomerate Dcoop acquired a 20 percent…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…faces at the Capitol including Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, the Farm Bureau staff is beginning to work on building those new relationships. California Farm Bureau President Jamie…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding in states where that is allowed); Restricting imports of pork and pork products…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent findings of the Asian citrus psyllid in…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…stated olive grower Bill Ferry. Significant impacts that concern Farm Bureau and local growers are: loss of farm revenue to the olive growers who lost their processing contracts; abandonment…