…dictate farming practices across the nation. California’s overreach creates an unworkable patchwork of differing state regulations that will make it impossible for the supply chain, from small farmers to your…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…ranching families will benefit from trade with Japan.” Houston hailed today’s announcement as an important step forward for the U.S. beef industry. “For the past few years, U.S. beef producers…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…in these communities. Projects funded under the 2501 Program include — but are not limited to — conferences, workshops, and demonstrations on various farming techniques, and connecting underserved farmers and…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…the agricultural community believes about cannabis farming. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…ranchers by increasing access to information to help farming operations. The portal is available here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmerresources/ This webpage is a “one-stop shop” for farmers and ranchers to find information about…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…workshop and learn more about those types of farming operations, I can learn more about the system as a whole,” Latack noted. “Even within the same commodity, it can really…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…landowners to adopt environmentally sound farming practices, protect farmland, and improve the viability of their farms.” On Wednesday, September 25 AFT is hosting a focus group at the San Diego…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…new online tool that will be coming soon from the Sustainability Index for Specialty Crops. A grower panel will highlight how sustainable practices have effectively been implemented on farming operations…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Trade to quantify how much carbon is being stored by farming, we can insure that these changes happen. Efforts like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…in 2019,” Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra noted in a press release. “Now that we have lifted federal prohibition on hemp farming, it’s time build the infrastructure and expand hemp…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the opportunity to contribute to the water discussion. A number of farmers and ranchers also provided some feedback during the comment session, highlighting concern about the future of farming in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
…sound farming practices and details on the CDFA seeking public comment on dairy methane projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…























