…program, which is made possible by the Farm Bill, provides investment in California agriculture at a time when there are tremendous opportunities to meet the demands of local and international…
California Agriculture Headlines for September 24
…state’s spinach is grown there. The Monterey County Agrilcure Commissioner’s office is planning special presentation on spinach tomorrow, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Monterey County Farm Bureau office in…
Vilsack Continues Push for Farm Bill
As the deadline to pass a new farm bill approaches, the Agriculture Secretary and others want passage and certainty soon. Rod Bain has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, designed to promote awareness of safety solutions year round. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download…
Ag Labor Settlement
…will donate a total of $300,000 to specific not-for-profit organizations. These funds will be used for programs which benefit the children of farm workers and promote their education, leadership and…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…per fellow to participate in the program, which is underwritten by individual and industry donations. Ag Leadership is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…no evidence that the water board considered fairly apportioning the fees before they were imposed. “Farmers and ranchers are willing to pay their fair share to support programs that benefit…
AgNet Video: Ag Crimes in Yuba and Sutter Counties
Megan Foster with the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau discusses ag crimes in those counties. For the full story, click here….
Preparing for Another Dry Year
…place actions to help mitigate impacts such as enhanced water conservation programs or water transfers and helps agricultural water users consider risk management tools such as crop insurance. Here’s a…
Analysts Watching Farm Income and Debt
Will falling farm income and rising debt lead to another 1980’s style farm financial crisis? Gary Crawford has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Changes to Income Forecast
There are more changes to the 2013 farm income forecast. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report USDA Economic research service reports this year’s net farm income…
Labor and Immigration Reform
…the issue. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini is among those making their voices heard….
Beef Industry on Farm Bill
With the current extension of the farm bill expiring on September 30, many hope when Congress returns to work today that this will be one of the issues they will…
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
…with Executive Director of the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau, Megan Foster on the topic. Click to Open or Download Audio Report She says if growers even suspect that something is…