…retaliation, and deceptive practices in contract farming. Effective 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register, the rule establishes clearer standards to prevent unfair treatment in livestock and poultry…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The group will work to develop a recommendation to define regenerative agriculture for the purpose of state policies and programs. As part of the development…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
…Growing” scholarship winners, sponsored by E.M. Tharp. Robert Sahatjian and his family are a testament to the enduring operation of family farming in the San Joaquin Valley. The U.S. Environmental…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. The announcement of the support was made after a tour of urban and rural communities that experienced varying…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…that conversation, she continued chanting as security escorted her and her two companions out. Meanwhile, Secretary Vilsack’s speech focused on the importance of farming and rural America. “In 1981, Bob…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…long-term goal is to work as an Ag Teacher. Agriculture is in Ward’s roots. As the 7th generation of a California farming family, Ward knew from a young age she wanted…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
…came out, it was talked about as a generational opportunity for conservation in farming,” Bates explained. “With this influx of new money, we’re trying to make sure we get the…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Climate Laws & New Tax Relief Bill Could Help Farmers
…research and development tax deductions and provide expense and interest deductions for farming operations. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
Robert Sahatjian and his family are a testament to the enduring operation of family farming in the San Joaquin Valley. A fourth-generation raisin producer and farm manager, Sahatjian, along with…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant tax relief bill on Wednesday. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act was passed by a vote of 357 to…
Almond Update: New QR Code Tells the Almond Stewardship Story
…to know the ins and outs. And you can’t do that in an ad.” The design of the QR code itself incorporates elements of farming. Martino said the purpose was…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…the state’s farming economy by “investing $22 million to combat the fruit fly invasion.” At the same time, there is also hope that “the governor and the Legislature will ease…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…providers. TA providers include specialists from the University of California Cooperative Extension Community Education Specialists (UCCS CESs) through their Climate Smart Agriculture Program. “Through our strong relationships with diverse farming…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…at Junior Enterprises. She joins Julia Nellis, Social Media Manager at Western Growers, to answer questions WG received on social media about farming. Join us to gain a deeper understanding…