Final Rule Seen as Muddying Waters for Ag Landowners
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
In its latest attempt to define which...
Snowpack, Storms Lift Water-Supply Hopes
By Peter Hecht Chief Editor of Publications for the California Farm Bureau Federation
Press Release Provided by California Farm Bureau Federation
Barely more...
USCA Joins Large Coalition Urging Enactment of The American Beef Labeling Act
Press release provided by the US Cattleman’s Association
On January 10th, 50 cattle, farm, rural and consumer groups sent a joint letter...
California Farm Bureau Congratulates SpeakerKevin McCarthy
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson applauds California’s Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
“As...
Citrus Industry Welcomes Federal Funding for New Citrus Breeding Program in Parlier, California
Press Release Provided by California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and the Citrus Research Board (CRB) welcome more than $1 million...
COMMENTARY: In Defense Of Alfalfa: Important Crop Gets a Bad Rap
By Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
California is the most populous state in...
Rule Banning Older Trucks is a Challenge for Agriculture
By Caleb Hampton, Assistant Editor Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
As of Jan. 1, under a newly...
Friant Water Authority Welcomes New Board Officers for The 2023-2024 Term
Press release provided by the Friant Water Authority
Three new Board Officers will assume leadership roles during the January 30 Friant Water...
AFBF Signs Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding with John Deere
Press Release Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding...
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2023 Policies
New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected
Press Release Provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau...
Changing Focus
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resources Economics
As 2023 sets in, farmers face ongoing questions regarding their water supplies.
Challenges to long-standing methods...
Almond Sector Assesses Toll After Its ‘Toughest’ Year
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
With the ongoing multiyear...
KCFB: President’s Message: Welcome to 2023! Hope that you and your families had a...
By Patty Poire, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
I was going to start by saying Happy New Year to 2023 but I...
Farmers Get Help Transitioning to Organic
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
If it weren’t for his “dumb mistake,” Sonoma...
Johansson Calls for Restoring Farm Bounty
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson on Monday urged lawmakers and society at large to adopt a new mindset in their...
County Farm Bureaus Honored for Service to Members, Community
Press Release Provided by California Farm Bureau Federation
Excellence in leadership, member services, policy implementation, agricultural promotion and public relations earned honors...
COMMENTARY: These Four Projects Can Solve Water Crisis, Protect Farms
By Edward Ring, Senior Fellow, California Policy Center
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Despite seasonal rainfall at normal levels so...
Agriculture in the Classroom Program Honors ‘Outstanding Educator’
Press Release Provided by California Farm Bureau Federation
A middle school teacher in Los Angeles who introduces urban students to farming and...
DWR Launches Public Comment Period for LandFlex Program to Protect Drinking Water Supplies
Press Release by the California Department of Water Resources
In drought-stricken communities, drinking water wells are going dry because groundwater is being...
California Almond Acreage Drops in 2022 – First Time in Decades
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
California’s almond acreage decreased for the first time in more than 25 years, according...
Almond Board of California Search Committee Preparing for 2023 CEO Transition
Press Release by Almond Board of California
Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott has informed the board of directors...
The Wonderful Company Announces Morea than $1 Million in Community Grants to Central Valley...
Thirty-One Grantees Chosen for Their Critical Work in California’s Central Valley, Building on the Wonderful Company’s Longstanding Commitment to the Region
Press...
Jeff Huckaby Named Grower of the Year at Organic Grower Summit
Press Release Provided by Grimmway Farms
On December 1st, Grimmway Farms President and CEO Jeff Huckaby received the Grower of the...
Minnesota Court Folds Large Retailers into Packer Antitrust Suit
Press Release Provided by R-CALF USA
Several large retailers and wholesalers (including Sysco, US Foods, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Albertson, Associated Grocers, Subway, SuperValu,...
What “They” Don’t Know Can Hurt You
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resources Economics
“Life is full of uncertainties. Your food supply should not be one of them.” That...
2022 California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA) Convention
Jon Slikker Jr., Aerial Applicator, Vince Dusters
Pilots from all over California attended the CAAA 73rd Annual Convention, October 24-26, 2022, for...
KCFB: Executive Director’s Report
By Romeo Agbalog, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
Kern County was recently ranked as the number one crop-producing county in the...
KCFB: Young Farmers & Ranchers
By Timothy Collins, Chair, Kern County Young Farmers & Ranchers
Timothy Collins
Chair, Kern County Young Farmers & Ranchers
As I reflect on 2022...
Short Supplies Could Hold Up Pima Prices
Pima cotton, the main variety grown in the state, is harvested in Fresno County. With practically no carryover inventory for pima...
Dairy Digesters Use Cow Power to Make Clean Energy
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
With more than 100 methane digesters operating in...
