…other government efforts to bring migrant workers into the United States to harvest this year’s crops. Now, obviously it is too late. Our labor department fails to comply with rules…
CFBF Encourages Overtime Bill Action
…years and Gives the Governor the authority to postpone a scheduled overtime pay increase if employment in California is declining. Tell your legislators how this legislation will hurt both farmers…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
Secretary Vilsack Announces $36.5 Million for Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers…
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
…initiative as part of our MyPlate, MyWins campaign. To learn more about healthy eating visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and follow MyPlate on Twitter and Facebook. We encourage you to sign up for…
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
A recent survey of over 2,000 farmers showed increasing support for cover crops and found higher yields for the fourth year in a row for corn and soybean fields after…
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
North American Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings on Higher Whiskey Sales Farmers in North America are turning back to what Reuters calls a neglected crop, sowing fields with the largest rye…
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…are volunteers and include Pam Johnson, former president of the National Corn Growers Association. Other organizers include volunteer Vicki Hicks, and Trevor Dean, a former National Farmers Union and Sen….
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…consumers and farmers in the country are increasing slaughter, including animals that aren’t fat enough, after floods in China’s central and south regions, according to Bloomberg. Pig prices may surpass…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
…farmers and ranchers the power to provide a more complete and accurate picture of the conservation practices on their operations,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “If contacted, I encourage farmers…
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
…program restarts in October. Loans in the program are considered a “last resort” for farmers, but as the rural sector struggles with low commodity prices and mounting trade competition, farmers…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component to Help Measure Progress Made by Dairy Farms in Sustainability Practices The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, administered by the National Milk Producers…
Avocado Advocates Share the Love
…and tips. It makes me happy knowing I’m helping to support California farmers and they make it easy! California avocados are always the freshest and highest quality avocados I can…
Fighting Public Misinformation About Food
…questions answered from the right people. “I think the misinformation is a bit of an epidemic,” Miller says. “I’m encouraging people to talk to farmers and scientists about farming and…