…evaluate science-based data relevant to environmental risk assessments or risk management related to biotechnology-developed organisms. “It is important that we base policy decisions around evidence-based, high-quality science that analyzes the…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…next 12 months. At the same time, producers don’t expect lower prices during that same time period, either. Fewer producers expect to make major management changes from a year ago,…
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 (H.R. 2936) as an important step toward better management of…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…in key areas like water quality and irrigation practices, pest management, air quality and biomass. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, Almond Board of California is a non-profit…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…was a comprehensive look at farmers markets. The second day of the conference offered three workshop sessions throughout the day. The morning session hosted presentations on topics including farm management,…
Data Integration Vital to the Farm of the Future
…management map. Data integration was the biggest emphasis during the grower panel that was moderated by Business Analyst for Bowles Family Farm Curtis Garner. The challenges that were discussed included…
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…said National Farmers has long advocated for supply management in the U.S. However, he says farmers continue to produce more than the domestic market can use. Terminating NAFTA would not…
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
…major at Oklahoma State University, was elected central region vice president. Bryce Cluff, an agricultural technology, and management: education major at the University of Arizona, will serve as western region…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is taking the lead to provide emergency housing for people who need it in these affected areas. Existing USDA home loan borrowers may qualify…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…Pat Clay said as most producers know, weed management starts now. “As a reminder, because everyone knows quite well, weeds are going to sap resources. They compete for water, nutrients,…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…information on how to access farm financing and sustainable soil management. The development of new markets for farm products and efficient irrigation management will also be discussed. The second session…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
…those interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to enable recovery work to begin immediately. Meanwhile, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency in California will meet farmers and…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
A new report by Reuters says the World Health Organization (WHO) purposefully distorted it’s finding on glyphosate, resulting in the United Nations claiming the weed killer is a carcinogen. Reuters…
Canada “Extremely Worried” About NAFTA Direction
…The U.S. has since tabled a measure to dismantle Canada’s dairy supply management system, but the issue is likely to come up again. Canada refuses to make changes to the…