(CFBF-Sept. 24, 2019) — Farmers, restaurants and their customers will all benefit from improved trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to a coalition of California agricultural groups,…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
UC ANR’s Potato Field Day in 2018 Attending various agricultural meetings and engaging in the discussion can seem tedious for farmers and ranchers, but it is a critical component to…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…H-2A temporary agricultural program. These two actions will ease regulatory burdens on our farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to follow the law and hire farm workers through…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and exporter, our farmers, ranchers and food processors benefit from open markets, export sales and a global consumer base.” California has received STEP funding…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…USDA Former Secretaries USMCA Letter. Background: USMCA will advance United States agricultural interests in two of the most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This high-standard agreement builds…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…income.” Vinzant is familiar with the issues that directly impact valley farmers, having served as former Senator Andy Vidak’s district director and managing his offices in Hanford, Bakersfield, and Fresno. …
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…advocacy group Vote Hemp, farmers are now licensed to grow hemp on 511,442 acres throughout the 34 states where hemp cultivation is licensed. Last year there were only 78,176 licensed…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…the productivity of the land people had worked for years,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farmers and ranchers are exceptional stewards of the land, taking great care to preserve it for generations…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
…hosted an event to educate farmers and ranchers on how to prepare and address farm protests. Another Beyond the Fence Line event is scheduled for October 29 this year and…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the opportunity to contribute to the water discussion. A number of farmers and ranchers also provided some feedback during the comment session, highlighting concern about the future of farming in…