…year. Eligible farmers, ranchers or foresters participating in BCAP received a payment to partially offset the cost of harvesting and delivering forest or agricultural residues to a qualified energy facility….
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…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…details are in the Federal Register notice. “This interim final rule provides a roadmap to help streamline and simplify EQIP for farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “We…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…our countries will enhance the opportunities within the agricultural sector for farmers and ranchers in both of our nations.” The agreement follows months of dialogue between CDFA and SAGARPA that…
Jeff Fowle on Speaking Up about Agriculture
…Sense Agriculture, and has more than 50,000 followers on Twitter. Hear why he says farmers need to be heard. Jeff Fowle on Speaking Up for Ag Jeff Fowle Full Interview…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…at farmers markets. Over 5,000 farmers markets now accept EBT, and SNAP redemption at farmers markets nationwide rose from $4 million in 2009 to over $21 million in 2013. In…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, the nation’s largest environmental disaster caused by over cultivation, drought and record-breaking temperatures. “NRCS conservationists work with America’s farmers and ranchers to take care…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…aisle, the commodity exchange, international export or the local farmers’ market, California’s farmers are well-positioned to take advantage of these conditions. Among the most significant changes at CDFA is the…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…beyond the reach of many farmers that I represent,” he said. “They just can’t afford to make those kinds of adjustments.” Because egg production is inelastic, Klippen said, farmers buy…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…environment with thriving agriculture.” “Responsible care for our land and other natural resources has allowed California farmers and ranchers to sustainably produce the food and farm products we all depend…
Agri View: Small Problems
Everett Griner talks about small problem-makers for farmers in today’s Agri View. Small Problems…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
New propane irrigation engines that have hit the market over the last five years have challenged the classic diesel brands. Making the Propane Choice Easy Educating farmers on the potential…