…half, the agency continually ignored the concerns of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, farmers, ranchers and landowners across the country, to the point of calling the concerns of cattle…
Agri View: Clean Water
Everett Griner talks about why the Clean Water Act is baffling farmers in today’s Agri View. Clean Water…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html…
What to Watch for With WOTUS
…Rule goes into effect Friday. What do farmers need to watch out for and what can they do about it at this point? Sabrina Hill reports. California farmers and WOTUS…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…and voted on. Some bills will pass both houses of the Legislature and move to the governor for a signature or veto, whereas others will fail. An all-too-common practice during…
Big Data, The Ag Value Chain and the Consumer
Big data is helping farmers to meet consumer demand, while strengthening the value chain for all. Rod Bain reports. Big Data, The Ag Value Chain and the Consumer…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…be good for some and a struggle for others. “Fresno County’s farmers and ranchers are simply amazing,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “The drought challenges they are in the midst…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Ratatouille
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing farmers market ratatouille with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 Medium Egg…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…forum where farmers, ranchers and other private landowners are recognized as conservation leaders. The California Leopold Conservation Award is made possible thanks to generous contributions from many organizations, including American…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 21
…of USDA Week In Review: Feeding Families with the People’s Garden, Back To School Food Safety, and the Salmon Cam! For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
California Farms and WOTUS
…he says it’s very bad for our farmers and ranchers. Sabrina Hill reports. WOTUS and California agriculture From the Federal Policy Department at the California Farm Bureau Federation, Josh Rolph…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…an ongoing effort to respond to the effects of California’s historic drought, the Governor’s Drought Task Force has committed to working with affected communities to develop near-term and long-term recommendations…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…thousands of farmers and ag workers around the country. Non-ag people have been posting as well, and getting to know some real farmers and ranchers, and others who work in…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
Limited water supplies have reduced production and acreage of California-grown feed crops, but experts say lower corn prices and greater abundance of other feed ingredients have allowed dairy farmers options…