…cross-country trek. American Agri-Women, the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is on the final leg of its Drive Across America to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Volunteers…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…land. “These grants will help spur creativity and problem-solving on California’s farms and ranches,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS state conservationist in California. “The projects have the potential to improve our…
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…their favorite sauce. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 7 th Annual“Testicle Festival” will be held this Saturday, September 26th , 3 p.m….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 21
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…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…little to improve food safety. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Josh Rolph is manager of federal policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…funding for the added costs hasn’t been announced. In an average year, California farmers create about 300,000 acres of managed wetlands, the California Rice Commission said. But last year, farmers…
Farm Bill Dollars Back U.S. Forest Service Projects
Some may not realize U.S. Forest Service programs are funded in part as part of the Farm Bill. Farm Bill Dollars Back U.S. Forest Service Projects…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…sign, veto or allow bills to become law. “The session resulted in passage of a number of bills that will benefit farmers and ranchers,” said California Farm Bureau Federation Administrator…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 18
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Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…63 percent of U.S. organic farms reported selling products to wholesale markets. These sales accounted for 78 percent of U.S. organic farm sales. Wholesale markets, such as buyers for supermarkets,…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. In addition, the FSA Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 17
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Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
Since 1983, the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) has provided a unique opportunity for high school students in Tulare County to develop their leadership skills. Ever since its inception, the…