Irrigation systems managed from iPads, animal nutrition tracked by computer chips, and tractors that drive using GPS are only a few examples of the ways farmers and ranchers use…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is Underway The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding California farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond….
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…meeting in the state Capitol. Photo/Kate Campbell More than 100 farmers and ranchers briefed state legislators and staff last week on a variety of issues important to agriculture. Among the…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…a whopping increase of 42% from the previous year. The three million dollar giveaway program is designed to entice both Midwest dairy farmers and cattle ranchers to reseed their fields…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Regarding Senate Voluntary GMO Labeling Vote
…a law that supports consumers, America’s farmers and ranchers and our nation’s system of affordable, productive agriculture. Zippy Duvall “To say we are angry with those senators who abandoned farmers…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…farmers and ranchers. “There are many marketing techniques available to provide consumers with information about the products they choose to purchase. Biotechnology is not an issue of safety. Therefore, government…
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
Some farmers and ranchers aren’t aware that there’s a way to appeal a negative decision from many USDA agencies. Filing Appeal an Easy Process The National Appeals Division (NAD) of…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…County farmers and ranchers produced more than $7.04 billion in agriculture production at the farm gate. Although California agriculture still faces many challenges, such as the on-going drought that continues…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…products, which in 2015 was valued at $39.1 billion by the Organic Trade Association. Many organic farmers and ranchers receive premium prices for organic products by following USDA-defined standards that…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…United States purchased $789 million in local foods from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers in school year 2013 – 2014, according to results from the U.S. Department…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…barriers – called the export verification program – and assures American ranchers of expanded market access. “Since 2009, the United States and Peru have enjoyed one of the strongest bilateral…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference in San Luis Obispo. Berry, a junior agricultural business student, posted the top score in the competition that encourages active and…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…and tribal governments, universities, non-profits and other non-government partners to work with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners on landscape- and watershed-scale conservation solutions that work best for their region. This…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…flexible and responsive to the varied needs of farmers and ranchers across the nation. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has played an active role during the process to…