…projects authorized by the Proposition 1 water bond and on congressional reform of environmental laws. “The CVP announcement is both saddening and maddening,” Wenger said. “It’s saddening because the continued…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…county office. To find your local office visit http://offices.usda.gov. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…decade, pending regulatory approvals in key import markets. Event DP 4114 will help enable Pioneer to develop higher yielding corn hybrids and expand its triple-stack offerings to about half of…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…hone their grassroots advocacy efforts. Farm Bureau members are meeting with their elected representatives to discuss a wide range of issues including immigration, tax reform, international trade, the Endangered Species…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…the fall, and seminars on marketing, nutrition, technical and regulatory affairs and production and environmental issues throughout the year. Participants are required to job-shadow a volunteer mentor from within the…
Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information
Mailers from area coalitions went out across the state recently to gather information in regard to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information State water coalitions say…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
This year’s symposium will focus on two topics at the intersection of science, policy and management on California’s working rangelands: Rangeland Water Quality: An Educational, Research, and Regulatory Update. Sustainable…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…the first step in the process, the proposal requests USDA to announce a regulatory hearing that will provide ample opportunity for other dairy industry organizations, companies and producers to provide…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
…The Growing Demand for Re-used, Produced, and Brackish Water” will explore the technological and regulatory obstacles to utilizing re-used, produced, and brackish water. Panel moderator will be Michael Teague, Oklahoma…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…BFRDP program is authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…a public Facebook page used to promote the farm, or whose information could be found via search engine or any state regulatory website in any form, has no right to…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…past, Greer said farmers now face more regulatory requirements to manage nitrogen and groundwater quality, necessitating an advisor with expertise in nutrient management. Being able to find applicants with the…