A series of regional stakeholder meetings for the upcoming Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is coming up next week. All partners, farmers, and stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming webinars,…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…agriculture community.” He points out that agriculture is essential to the livelihood of the 86,000 family farmers in Iowa and Americans who rely on export markets to sell the country’s…
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. CALAMP assistance covers a multitude of areas including issues…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…Bill. Full details on these additional actions to support dairy farmers will be provided when regulations are published in the coming weeks. Dairy farmers should wait until these details are…
The Western View: My Apple Watch Saved My Life
…Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…groups and farmers to expand the impact of climate-smart programs. “America’s farmer co-ops and their producer-owners stand ready to help address the global challenge posed by climate change,” President and…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Properties in Kern County. As a fourth-generation farmer, his family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years. Having switched from cotton to growing more than 2,000 acres…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…reducing dust,” said Kahal. “And every good farmer knows, you’ve got to be a good neighbor.” More information about managing dust during harvest is available at Almonds.com/harvestdust. Watch the video…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…a tip was received through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Hotline. Fifth-generation farmer and partner at Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer said CDFA sent personnel out to…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series, farmers currently receive approximately 8% of every food marketing dollar,” Nigh said. “The farmer’s share of the retail food dollar is as low…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…farmers and communities best, and where our food system still remains vulnerable to new disruptions.” The comment period was made possible through President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14017 America’s Supply…