Everett Griner talks about the definition of the “family” farm in today’s Agri View. “Family” Farm…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…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 Farm Bureau members….
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…press briefing in Washington, D.C., updates estimates on the drought’s effects on Central Valley farm production, presents new data on the state’s coastal and southern farm areas, and forecasts the…
USDA Website for New Farmers
A new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…
Reaching the Ag Community
…the Ag Community Pacific Gas and Electric knows that the farming community is busy. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin said they are trying to reach out to farmers about…
Agri View: The Big Ones
Everett Griner talks about farm equipment becoming larger and larger in today’s Agri View. The Big Ones…
UCCE 2014 Silage Day
…is having it’s 2014 Silage Tuesday, June 8 in Modesto. Dairy Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy says they will cover a variety of important topics from season start to season finish….
Recycled Water Facing Supply Problems
Recycled water programs are progressing around the state but the technology might be facing its own challenges. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Shortage of Waste Water Recycled water…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…DO NOT NEED to have an eAuthentication user id. Hay and grazing acre ads will be automatically removed after a period of 13 months. Please help your fellow farmer and…
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…world. Principal Engineer Bob Holden says the facility supplies water to 12,000 acres of farm land now, and supplying potable water will happen within the next 5-10 years. Holden said…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access…