…sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The grants are available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…Water Act mandates disclosure of information concerning permit issuance. For livestock and poultry farmers without a Clean Water Act permit, the court concluded that so long as the farmer’s personal…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…for a little more than a month when she got the call from Garcia, who farms in neighboring Solano County. As a new farmer still learning the ropes, Garcia said…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…they do.” O’Donnell pointed out that California farmers already follow stricter regulations than farmers in any other state, and these new regulations equal added costs. For example, it is estimated…
Funding for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Training Soon Available
USDA is offering groups funding to help train beginning farmers and ranchers in everything from growing crops to running their business. Funding for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Training Soon Available…
Agri View: Farmer’s Almanac
Everett Griner talks about one of the oldest publications still thriving in today’s Agri View. Farmer’s Almanac…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…plan to address public policy issues for 2015. The board-approved plan focuses the organization’s attention on: advancing legislation that addresses agriculture’s long- and short-term labor needs; protecting farmers’ abilities to…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…remain strictly the property of the farmer or rancher when submitted to third parties for analysis and processing; • Agreed that farmers and ranchers must have the right to remove…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…Program. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
While America’s farmers and ranchers achieved notable victories on the farm bill and waterways infrastructure legislation in 2014, agriculture must push harder for important policy reforms in 2015, according to…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
Although California wheat acreage dropped significantly in 2014, farmers may be planting more of it this fall and winter, thanks in part to a record tomato crop. Much of the…
Agri View: Food Scammers
Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. Food Scammers…