…Department of Conservation, between 1984 and 2010, 1.1 million acres of California irrigated farmland and nearly 370,000 acres of non-irrigated farmland was lost to urbanization. An analysis of growth in…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…of the farm economy from the perspective of the subcommittee. Members heard from witnesses who provided insight into different programs and policies impacting farm efficiency, productivity, and profitability. “The cost…
Slightly Higher Acres Removed in Almond Report
…voluntary survey, showed a higher than average acre removal number of 45,000 acres. Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says 30,000 acres to 35,000 acres is about average for a year….
Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…judges and audience at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Still have questions? Contact Lisa Benson at American Farm Bureau at lisab@fb.org. Image credits: All images courtesy of Farm Bureau®….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
EPA Efforts To Address Pollinator Health
An Environmental Protection Agency official shared recently with farm broadcasters his agency’s efforts to address pollinator health concerns. Efforts that include state managed pollinator protection plans and taking another look…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…the course of this Administration, with more than 350 now operational around the country thanks in part to support from USDA. Food hubs aggregate products from small and midsize farms…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 28
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New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers
…tools with products like to Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. USDA has engaged its resources to support a strong next…
NRCS Hosts Mid-year Advisory Meeting
…technical support and Farm Bill funding assistance,” said Suarez. “Ongoing input from attendees is critical to help us prioritize conservation needs throughout the state.” The meeting’s agenda includes the following:…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 27
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Agri View: Farming Times
Everett Griner talks about the good times and bad times of farming in today’s Agri View. Farming Times From: American Farm Bureau Federation Good Times, Bad Times by Bob Stallman…
Measuring Conservation Impacts on Water Quality
NRCS to Help Farmers Measure Conservation Impacts on Water Quality Monitoring stations enable NRCS to measure the amount of nutrients and sediment in water at the edge of farm field….
Farm Camp
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Summer Farm Camp From: Modern Farmer magazine 7 of the Best Farm Camps for Kids By Jennifer Kelly Geddes, Modern Farmer writer…