…has served as a county representative for the California Farm Bureau commodity advisory committee, focusing on beef cattle, as well as serving as a Farm Bureau state convention delegate. Ashley…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…– falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. Harden made the announcement while visiting Wolfe’s Neck Farm and dairy school in Freeport, Maine. “More than half of our…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to finalize strong trade deals for America’s wheat farmers. NAWG is a federation of 22 state wheat grower associations that works…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…Valley. Authored by Congressman David Valadao (CA-21), the bill is a regional, collaborative and bi-partisan effort that will ease the water supply issues plaguing communities, schools, farms, farm laborers and…
California to the Midwest: Hops Farm Tour
…to the area. She is participating in several farm tours. Here are photos and an interview from a hops farm in Arkansaw, Wis. Hops Farm Interview This slideshow requires JavaScript….
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…of nitrogen in the soil that is available to a plant, reducing costs for farmers while benefiting the environment; Improved information on non-honey bee pollinators and methods for trapping bees…
Wisconsin Farm Tour
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Sabrina Hill is out today on a Wisconsin farm tour learning about hops farming….
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
Many growers had questions and concerns about pruning in general at a recent avocado meeting. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Ben Fabor reminded growers throughout the state about the importance of…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…WREP was created through the 2014 Farm Bill and was formerly known as the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program. Wetland reserve easements allow landowners to successfully enhance and protect habitat for…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 22
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…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…valid right may continue to hold that water or release it for beneficial use.” Responding to the water board’s curtailment announcement, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger noted the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…higher performance.” Funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program through 2018. For Fiscal Year 2015, more than $16 million…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 18
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…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…reauthorized and expanded as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA BioPreferred program’s purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities….