…farmers to share their unique stories with consumers.” The award recognizes farm leaders, ages 18-29, who intend to make pig farming their life’s work and who are committed to raising…
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Should Close in the Second Quarter of 2018
…up in the second quarter of this year. Farming technology and the seed portfolio have emerged as key details in the EU talks. A Reuters report this week says that…
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
…says farmers must be “actively engaged in farming” in order to receive farm program benefits. Farmers do that by providing labor or management. USDA recently issued guidance that considers an…
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
…papery covers, the small farming community of Gilroy waits to be discovered off the 101 and 152 travel corridors. Gilroy is centrally located at the southern gateway to Silicon Valley,…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
…to developing innovations to carry farming into the future. Wenger is a third-generation farmer. His farming operation includes sharecropping, custom farm work and walnut hulling. Wenger has served on numerous…
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
…but Hull described the investment in a drone is like the investment in any other farming tool. “These systems can be used for a long time and provide a lot…
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
…delivered on its purpose to provide solid information and cutting edge technology to the farming community,” said Don Parkinson, interim CEO of the Kentucky State Fair Board. “The largest indoor…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…data have and will continue to influence important decisions for American agriculture. The data will affect every operation and every farming community at some point, whether it be through farm…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
…companies have farming and other operations in 28 states. The fresh produce industry employs the largest share of agriculture workers in the nation. The bill would force long-time existing workers…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
Experience farming and ag research first hand with two Pre-Forum Field Trips prior to the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Early arrivals may take part in two tour options on Wednesday,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…potential to cause a disaster in California’s farming districts and the Fish and Wildlife Department is declaring war. The Nutria is a large rodent – 20 pounds or so, 2…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…farm. There is an increasing need to further develop the next generation of farmers and ranchers to become skilled farming professionals. As older farmers begin contemplating retirement, those management positions…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…a new company that is devoted to the accurate depiction of modern farming and the dedicated people who grow our food.” Award-winning illustrator Renée Kurilla will illustrate the book. “I’m…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…includes cash receipts from farming as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. Net farm income is a more comprehensive measure that incorporates noncash items, including changes…