The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…practices that will boost production on farms and ranches. CIG offers opportunities to develop and demonstrate conservation practices with a proven record of success but not yet to be widely…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…slowed them down at all. “They’re still at farms, and still at processing plants protesting.” AAA monitors activist pages, so if something is planned out and public, they can work…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…breed is best for raising sheep, some say the Merino breed is the ideal option for small farms, while others are adamant that nothing will do but the Icelandic. If…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
It’s time to go ride the Wahtoke Railroad, a 1.2 mile long 15 inch gauge railway out at Hillcrest Farms on Reed Avenue, north of the college in Reedley. It’s…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…to climate efforts. “The climate crisis might seem insurmountable, but our farmers and foresters are an important part of the solution. Right now, sustainable practices on farms and forests are…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…some time. According to AFBF analysis, estate taxes threaten more than 74,000 farms around the nation. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the federal estate tax exemption to…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…crop year is one to be celebrated by the 69,900 farms and ranches that make up California’s remarkable agricultural community,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in her forward of the…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…impact smaller operations. Chipping ag waste is an option, however, chipping operations are generally working in 100+ acre farms. Operating costs for commercial chippers can prevent them from prioritizing smaller…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
Safety needs to be top of mind for anyone on the farm. Statistically, farms are risky places. With an loss time accident rate of around 20 per cent, farming is…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…U.S. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews for small and very small farms as they prepare for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…dioxide were sequestered using these conservation practices that were installed on working lands; protecting farms, ranches, and forestlands.” The average Californian produces a carbon footprint of 9.256 metric tons of…