(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…crop is as much about farming the soil as it is about farming the crop and so you have to farm the whole ecosystem.” Encompassing soil considerations into a farming…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…to young agricultural professionals who contribute through involvement in agriculture, leadership activities and Farm Bureau. Seth Duivenvoorden, a third-generation farmer, said he “wears every hat” at the family’s Duivenvoorden Farms,…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
Image Courtesy of California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) — Delegates from county Farm Bureaus throughout California have re-elected the statewide California Farm Bureau Federation officer team of President Jamie Johansson,…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Farm Bill and available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…environmental challenges confronting farmers, National Farmers Union compiled financial, legal and mental health resources at its online Farm Crisis Center. The organization’s partnership with Farm Bureau and Farm Credit will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
(CFBF) — Described as “a staple of the San Benito County Farm Bureau” who has served on its board of directors for more than 70 years, farmer Al Bonturi of…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…unit of crop yield. While 77 percent of almond farms utilize efficient microirrigation,[2] nearly double the 42 percent average for California farms, further improvements are underway. ABC is working with farmers…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…begin reaping the benefits the agreement will bring.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…the U.S. farm sector and rural economy. We strongly support ratification of USMCA.” Key Provision: Increasing Dairy Market Access America’s dairy farmers will have expanded market opportunities in Canada for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…the danger of not implementing voluntary agreements. They’re anticipating a decade of lawsuits, or more,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “That would impact our…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6 million Farm Bureau members. Source: California Farm Bureau…