…supply keep up, California will have one more endangered species to protect. The California Farming industry will be dying of thirst. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…tend crops and care for livestock. Beef cattle ranching differs from more intensive agriculture production as much of the work (fixing fence, feeding, checking cattle) is generally a solitary activity….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-27-20
…with its farming operation. Also, HLB was found in San Bernadino leading to an expansion of quarantine zones and amidst efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, many farmers’ markets…
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 concerns continue, efforts are underway to ensure that agricultural operations have enough workers available to address farming needs. Several agricultural groups have expressed a need to ensure that…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
There is much concern and confusion surrounding COVID-19 risk on farms and ranches and what kind of steps employers can take to mitigate risk in their operation. AgSafe President and…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Groundwater Management Act. “I think that the growers who are sticking with growing sorghum in the San Joaquin Valley are those who are recognizing that the future of their farming…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…cost-share for the purchase of conservation easements which will permanently protect farming and ranching on privately owned lands. WRE assists with the restoration and protection of degraded wetlands on marginal,…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…be able to continuously improve how they are farming their land. For better yields, for better protection of the soil, for all of those things that are important to them…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…other topics pertinent to the farming community and Trimble’s work to alleviate these issues. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…health awareness in rural communities through its most recent announcement with Bayer. The Farm State of Mind campaign which is an initiative to raise mental health awareness among the farming…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…expertise will continue the work ABC has accomplished under the leadership of Dr. Karen Lapsley, further building a foundation of knowledge in human nutrition and responsible farming practices in keeping…