…a set of consensus methods for quantifying GHG emissions and carbon storage at the local farm, ranch or forest scale. It is important that the methods exhibit scientific rigor, transparency,…
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
…September 4, at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Farm Bureau – 141 Monte Vista, Watsonville Thursday, September 5, at 9-11 a.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars – 58…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
Farming practices have come a long way from the old mule and plow days. Now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors…
Ag Community Urged to Contact Congressmen
With both immigration reform and the farm bill still on the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August recess to spur their congressmen along….
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or…
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
…bad the problem is. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more on agricluture crime, click here. To learn about the California Farm Bureau Federation-California Rural Crime Prevention Task…
Farm Real Estate Values Up
Farm real estate values are up 13% this year, but one expert says those big increases may slow down in the next year or so. Farmland values in the US…
Citrus Expo FFA Fundraiser Winners
…card sponsored by Farm Credit. It was certainly a lucky day for Lewis, because he also won a hotel stay. Donna Hunt and Dan Lavalli won golf packages. Citrus Expo…
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum Series
We’ve been following the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum series, as it has involved topics that are important all over the state. The forum brings together speakers for an…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
…Fresno-Kings group is raising money for their scholarships and other programs with their 16th annual fundraiser tomorrow evening. For more information on this event, click here. Click to Open or…
FFA Leaders Visited the White House
FFA leaders recently visited the White House and are pushing to get a Farm Bill passed. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
During California’s hot summers it’s important to keep farm workers safe and when farmers do that, they’re keeping their business safe as well. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, and several farmers and others in the ag industry are upset with the effects it they believe it will have…