Search Results for: California Farm Bureau
Farm Workforce Modernization Act reintroduced in Congress
U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren, D-CA, and Dan Newhouse, R-WA, reintroduced March 3 the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1537, which creates a ... READ MORE »
Drought conditions in California deepen, causing concern for growers
"We need a Miracle March," Kern County almond grower Don Davis says, expressing the concern of many farmers as California drops deeper into drought. ... READ MORE »
Efficiency of nitrogen fertilization in California agriculture focus of CDFA grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announced Jan. 26 $2.18 million in grant fun... READ MORE »
Challenging year doesn’t deter conservation efforts in California
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continued its conservation work across California despite a tough 2020 marked with a pandem... READ MORE »
Western Growers, Farm Bureau congratulate Alex Padilla on Senate appointment
In response to California Gov. Gavin Newsom Dec, 22 appointment of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harr... READ MORE »
USA Pears, Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts join in 360° Promotion
USA Pears has announced a new partnership with Cabot Cheese and California Walnuts. Coinciding with National Pear Month throughout December, the 360... READ MORE »
Farmer, Rancher Awards go to agriculturalists from Fresno, San Diego counties
A Fresno County couple who expanded their agritourism business during the pandemic and a vintner who has worked to raise the profile of San Diego Coun... READ MORE »
Farmers, ranchers cheer defeat of Prop 15, the split-roll tax measure
Crediting a unified effort by California farmers, ranchers and their organizations, California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBP) President Jamie Johansson... READ MORE »
Farm groups seek more rural resources to respond to COVID-19
A coalition of more than 160 agricultural organizations from across the nation has asked the White House Coronavirus Task Force to take additional mea... READ MORE »
Farmer Veteran Coalition announces new state chapters
Farmer Veteran Coalition has added new state chapters in Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tenneesee. These four new state organizations... READ MORE »
