…is the National FFA Convention. They come from all over the nation. FFA, that’s Future Farmers of America, is one of the oldest youth organizations in America. Probably the largest…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
…an Ag Unite event, held in Modesto in May. The event, which drew more than 800 people, stressed the need for unity among farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations in responding…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department…
Western View: Harvest Hosts Brings the Customers to your Farm
…you reach a new market. A company called Harvest Hosts is a membership program that connects RV owners with farmers, wineries, and museums around the country. harvest-hosts Here’s how it…
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
Great Britain’s exit from the European Union may open the door for British farmers to grow genetically modified crops. British officials are drawing up plans that could allow GM crops…
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
To solve deadly cattle disease, ranchers collaborate with UC researchers at UC ANR research center UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center hosts cattle for research to commercialize vaccine Veterinary…
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
…next 12 months, bankers are expecting a default rate of five percent on ag loans. Alan Hoskins of American Farm Mortgage said one of every four farmers is looking at…
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
…third successive year of price declines, undermined by weakness in agricultural commodity prices which is expected to leave one-in-five farmers lose money this year. A land price index compiled by…
Lawsuit Against CA Poultry Cage Rules Rejected
…says the states failed to show how the law would affect the states themselves rather than individual farmers. An Associated Press report says California voters approved a ballot measure back…
Agri View: Cyber Crime
…highly coveted. And experts have warned that no computer is hack proof. All thieves need is time to breech the safety of any computer. Alright farmers, beware, you have been…
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
…he joined the Peace Corps and worked with farmers in Western Samoa. When Tom returned to the United States he got a job with the Environmental Protection Agency in San…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…the extraordinary accomplishments of farmers and ranchers who go the extra mile in managing the natural resources on their farms and ranches. Aldo Leopold recognized that good stewardship required farmers…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
Negative Cash Flows for One-Fifth of Livestock Farmers November Survey Results at a Glance: For a 15th straight month, the Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral. Farmland prices decline…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…committed to fighting hunger and feeding potential. We also will continue our partnerships to develop sustainable agriculture programs with smallholder farmers that help prevent post-harvest loss in major ingredients relevant…