Government Spotlight
Vislack’s Shocking Statement
In what consider shocking, due to the apparent direction of the Biden administration, US Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack stated ‘If we are going to feed
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Government Spotlight
Government Spotlight
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Banning Almonds
Californians are no stranger to droughts – the first recorded major drought lasted from 1928-1934. According the “California Drought Monitor” (started in 2000), the longest
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Government Spotlight
Debt Forgiveness From USDA To Some Minority Farmers
As many as 13,000 minority farmers may receive thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness at the start of June, as part of the federal stimulus
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Farming & Ag News
USDA Seeks Farmers’ Participation In $25 Million Grant Program
The USDA is sharing an opportunity to groups that want to partner with farmers in finding scalable conservation efforts. Last month, USDA´s Natural Resources Conservation
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Farming & Ag News
Farmers Not Happy With New/Old USDA Pick
A new administration brings with it new bureaucrats to run the various executive agencies. With President Biden’s picks however, some familiar faces have come back
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Farming & Ag News
What Farmers Need To Know About The USDA Relief Program
By Lacie Armstrong Agriculture is the backbone for many countries and economies, but with the Covid-19 pandemic interfering with the normal way farmers and ranchers
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California Agriculture In 2050 – Where We Are Headed and Why
Analysis and opinions on the future of California agriculture are varied, to say the least, ranging from the apocalyptic — the end is near —
Victor Martino
Government Spotlight
Newsom’s veto of Delta water bill best for California residents, farms
By Eric Bream California has a vibrant and expansive agricultural industry. We grow and raise over 400 agricultural products and lead the nation in the
Eric Bream
Farm to Fork
The Trade War with China is a Real Threat to California Agriculture
By Victor Martino California farmers and the state’s allied agribusiness industry have for the most part been unhurt so far by the tariffs President Trump
Victor Martino
Cattle & Dairy
Not Giving a Cow Fart About the GND
Should Farmers Give a “Cow Fart” About the Green New Deal By Charles A Hice Earlier this year Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with other “fresh
Charles
Farming & Ag News
New Legislation Might Mean More Water
New legislation might mean more water for farmers By Victor Martino Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) introduced legislation on June 20 that if passed in both
Victor Martino
Farm to Fork
Hemp is Legal… Now What?
Farm To Fork Column By Victor Martino Hemp cultivation is legal in California: Now what? It’s now legal to grow industrial hemp in California. But
Victor Martino
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