…will have the opportunity to attend committee meetings and take part in the grassroots policy development. “NCBA is grounded in the grassroots policy process,” said Ellis. “It’s important for cattlemen…
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation, and is presented to farmers and ranchers who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the farm and ranch land in their…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
…farmers and ranchers so they can maintain eligibility for other USDA programs. Vilsack on Wetland Mitigation Banking Program “Over the past seven years, USDA has worked with private landowners to…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 28
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Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…first was assembled in 1997. Members of the 2016-2018 task force are: Arizona Marguerite Tan, LLC Farm Operations California Kevin Abernathy, Milk Producers Council Cynthia Cory, California Farm Bureau Federation…
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…farmers in their area. • Honorable Mention: Open Source Application Award, and Best Student-Made Award recipient: Farm Profit Calculator, submitted by Fernando Napier and Matt Pedersen of Lincoln, Neb. Farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 27
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Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…tech together with people who are doing farming and know the complexity.” Nassif said that the Center’s location — close to the farmers of the Salinas Valley and within driving…
Farmer Feedback Survey
…on programs from the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development. Farm Bureau’s Lisa Benson says through the survey, farmers will have the opportunity to help…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 25
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Keeping Pets Safe During Winter
…safe for you its not safe for your pet Anne McCann – Emergency Pet Care Programs Coordinator with the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service says it’s…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…what the US Department of Agriculture says: “Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 22
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Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
…Food safety is a major concern for all food producers and handlers. According to the Almond Board, maintaining readily accessible records of all almond farm operations, and especially GAPs, is…