…a drastically different approach to that of contemporary tilled farming. Not digging and turning the soil means not disturbing all of the microorganisms, worms, insects, fungi and more that are…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
Results from the survey conducted by the California Farm Bureau Federation confirm that labor shortages are continuing to hinder farming and ranching operations throughout the state. The information collected earlier…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…along with assistance in meeting new labor regulations was provided. Some projects were also designed to help attract skilled and unskilled workers to farming operations. The California Department of Food…
Register for Farm of the Future Field Day
…in collaboration with BlueTech Valley, Bowles Farming, California Energy Commission, PowWow Energy, and UC ANR. The day will begin with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a welcome from Terry…
Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising
Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…
Kiwifruit Supplies Cause Jump in Price
…United States, with less than 300 growers farming approximately 3,700 acres. The majority of California production is comprised of the Hayward variety, but the industry has been working with new…
USDA Agency-led Group Profiles U.S. Aquaculture for World Report
ARS research helps catfish producers, like these in Mississippi, improve fish quality and quantity. Photo by Stephen Ausmus. Charting a course ahead for the conservation and sustainable farming of freshwater…
AFBF Submits Regulatory Reform Priorities
…exemptions for normal farming practices under the Clean Water Rule. Creep USDA will continue to accept comments over the next year. Schlegel says this is a good opportunity to ease…
National Farm Safety Week
…of this year’s 74th annual event is “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.” Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Farming
Everett Griner talks about citrus farming in Georgia in today’s Agri View. Georgia Citrus Farming…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
A study by the Organic Center says organic farming lowers carbon emissions. The study, according to the organization, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…appropriate designee, to visit our state and meet with our agricultural representatives. This trip will allow the opportunity to visit farming operations as well as discuss trade priorities with California’s…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reiterated his strong support for President Trump’s tax reform agenda, as the president outlined in North Dakota. Perdue issued the following statement: “Farming is…