…of Blythe farmland to take the water and stop the farming. They bought the land and have leased it back to farmers, with a program that tries to balance ag…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a leading, global pure-play agriculture company that offers the complete solutions farmers need to maximize yield and profitability. Corteva Agriscience…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…blends or E15. “Corn farmers have been long-time advocates of higher blends of ethanol such as E15, touting its benefits to both the farmer and the consumer,” NCGA President Lynn…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…sector that has been battered by foreign competitors and retaliatory tariffs. We thank the President for living up to his commitment to stand by our farmers and ranchers. While farmers…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…farmers work hard, are the most productive in the world, and we aim to match their enthusiasm and patriotism as we support them.” Background: American farmers have dealt with unjustified…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…“It is, dare I say, comprehensive, and it is systems oriented, I think. And many of the farmer people who are showcased in the video series themselves will talk about…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…largest farmers in the region. But at the moment all they can do is farm; the Imperial Irrigation District will not allow its water to leave the valley. For…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…University of California Cooperative Extension. “I think we’re bringing the best combination of practical knowledge from farmer speakers and hearing about their experience and the experience that NCAT has working…
Brew Your Own Beer? Grow Your Own Hops
…at local farmer’s markets, or to local breweries specializing in the craft beer business. It’s as simple as knowing which (from about 120) varieties that grow best in your area,…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…California 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…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…easy,” said Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation family farmer and agricultural advocate. “Any person has the capacity to reach hundreds or thousands of people…we have the capability at our fingertips, literally,…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
Photo by Bec Ritchie on Unsplash A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health,…