…farm businesses, as production either declines or stops altogether for some farming operations based on the higher cost of production. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of engaging the farming community about the various resources they offer to the industry. “We run something called the ATTRA Project, it’s a national sustainable ag information service with a…
Agri View: BFTP-Largest Industry Established by Foreigners
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about how the largest industry in our country, farming, was established by foreigners in today’s…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…all calculated in the assessment of the farming operations. The data that was recorded demonstrated no significant differences between small and large farms in terms of the general welfare of…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock…
Californian Once Again Leads National FFA Officer Team
…industry and definitely vital to what our industry is all about, there’s plenty of other parts, from vertical farming in urban areas and rooftop gardens, as well as the more…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Ross signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will make funding available to bring on additional personnel to assist with the implementation of more sustainable farming and ranching practices. “This…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…and increase the amount available for farming. Will it work? You can bet there will be lawsuits, and if the governor’s office remains under the thumb of the Sierra Club,…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…It will feature a local urban farm enterprise and a visit with scientists who conduct research on microgreens, locally adapted fruit varieties and other urban farming topics at USDA’s Beltsville…
Agri View: Farm Income Declined…Again
…The decline will hit all sources of agriculture. Some will feel the decline more severely than others. According to USDA, dairy farming will feel it most. Looking at collective figures,…
U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in South Korea
…land is mountainous terrain, unsuitable for large-scale commercial farming. Moreover, the agricultural sector accounted for only 2.2 percent of the country’s 2017 GDP and is expected to remain a minor…
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…the same opportunities as their male counterparts, and only 38 percent say they are empowered to make decisions about how income is used in farming and agriculture. 72 percent said…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…in underserved communities. This is accomplished through various activities including, but not limited to, conferences, workshops, demonstrations on various farming techniques, and connecting underserved farmers and ranchers to USDA local…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…has spent more than $180 million in the last four years on climate-smart farming projects. A total of 735 on-farm projects have eliminated an estimated 42 million metric tons of…