Headline Stories from around CA
05/15/2013 - Farmers, ranchers outline problems with coastal rules
05/15/2013 - Commentary: Next few weeks will be key for immigration, farm bills
05/15/2013 - Planting conditions improve for rice crops
05/08/2013 - Commentary: Hot weather returns; be ready to work safely
05/08/2013 - Farmers anticipate near-record almond crop
05/08/2013 - Assembly panel considers bill on milk pricing
05/08/2013 - Water worries intensify as dry year turns drier
05/01/2013 - Early regions expect improved cherry crops
05/01/2013 - CFBF, Caltrans reach agreement on Willits Bypass
05/01/2013 - Board hears concerns about water proposal
05/01/2013 - President's message: A letter from FARM PAC, again?
04/24/2013 - Rail settlement includes farmland mitigation plan
04/24/2013 - Immigration bill debate begins in U.S. Senate
04/24/2013 - Commentary: Old concept of water storage takes on new importance
04/24/2013 - Farmers work to protect grapes, river levels
04/17/2013 - Commentary: Take time for agricultural safety awareness
04/17/2013 - Salinas Valley farmers tackle seawater intrusion
04/17/2013 - Farmers ask FDA about aspects of food-safety rules
04/17/2013 - Immigration: Senate readies provisions for farm employees
04/10/2013 - Commentary: The time is now for comprehensive immigration reform
04/10/2013 - Farm Bureau tells Congress members about immigration
04/10/2013 - Klamath irrigators to face delay in water deliveries
04/10/2013 - Nurseries report resurgence of plant sales
04/03/2013 - Dairy farmers talk about legislation to affect prices
04/03/2013 - Commentary: Farm Bureau supports overhaul of the federal tax code
04/03/2013 - Farmers work to cope with water supply cut
03/27/2013 - Commentary: Ag Day at the Capitol highlights goodwill for farmers
03/27/2013 - Young farmers foresee an optimistic future
03/27/2013 - Milk must move farther to serve south-state plants
03/27/2013 - River-flow plan threatens farms, opponents say
03/20/2013 - Farmers, legislators discuss issues at Capitol
03/20/2013 - President's message: Why the Drakes Bay Oyster case matters
03/20/2013 - Illegal marijuana operations harm resources, safety
03/20/2013 - Officials release draft delta plan for public review
03/13/2013 - Farmers press Congress for immigration bill
03/13/2013 - Citrus growers hear of progress in disease fight
03/13/2013 - Commentary: In-person meetings help officials understand ag issues
03/06/2013 - Regulations, dry spell squeeze water supply
03/06/2013 - Inspections will focus on safety at "fixed sites"
03/06/2013 - Farmers watch to gauge impact of sequestration
03/06/2013 - Commentary: Reducing food waste would help fight hunger problems
02/27/2013 - 'Sequestration' talks will affect farm programs
02/27/2013 - Nitrate report recommends new fees on farmers
02/27/2013 - Commentary: Microloans expand access to capital for small farmers
02/27/2013 - Farmers learn about eminent domain process
02/20/2013 - Commentary: Easier imposition of parcel taxes violates Proposition 13
02/20/2013 - Uncertainty affects rice farmers' plans for '13
02/20/2013 - State energy report viewed as 'positive step'
02/20/2013 - Water supplies shrink as officials act to protect fish
02/13/2013 - Dealers expect strong demand for equipment
02/13/2013 - Food safety: Complicated rules will require study, specialists say
02/13/2013 - Commentary: On-farm innovation continues to transform agriculture
02/13/2013 - Farmers may avoid volatility in fertilizer prices
02/06/2013 - Market trends benefit California wine business
02/06/2013 - Japanese action on beef imports heartens ranchers
02/06/2013 - Tomato growers report rising exports, yields
01/30/2013 - Commentary: Farmers, ranchers have a chance to change the future
01/30/2013 - Farmers hoping to plant walnuts join waiting lists
01/30/2013 - Dairy farmers say price raises help, but not enough
01/30/2013 - Immigration plan is encouraging, farm groups say
01/23/2013 - Commentary: Vilsack: Congress must act on five-year farm bill in '13
01/23/2013 - Damage from long cold spell appears slight
01/23/2013 - Added variables confront coastal vegetable growers
01/16/2013 - State lawmakers set stage for new two-year session
01/16/2013 - Farm employers begin preparing for health care law
01/16/2013 - Commentary: Environmentalist: Technology can attack world hunger
01/16/2013 - Citrus losses may be minimal from freezing nights
01/09/2013 - Farm bill debate to resume in '13; tax laws finalized
01/09/2013 - Siskiyou court ruling bolsters water rights
01/09/2013 - Farmers analyze proposed rules on food safety
01/09/2013 - Commentary: Decision on spotted owl habitat relieves landowners
12/26/2012 - Groups propose changes to milk price formulas
12/26/2012 - Commentary: New year means it's time to report diesel truck mileage
12/26/2012 - USDA modifies its final animal traceability rule
12/26/2012 - Photos show agricultural abundance, variety
12/19/2012 - Export demand continues to boost almonds
12/19/2012 - Unknowns about taxes complicate farmers' plans
12/19/2012 - Commentary: Farm Bureau keeps watch on new bills in Sacramento
12/12/2012 - Farm Bureau welcomes committee appointments
12/12/2012 - CFBF delegates debate and adopt policies for 2013
12/12/2012 - Commentary: Farm employers confront 'play-or-pay' health care rule
12/12/2012 - Citrus farmers deal with psyllid restrictions
12/05/2012 - CFBF survey Farmers report challenges hiring help for harvest
12/05/2012 - Commentary: U.S., Europe talks may indicate the future of free trade
12/05/2012 - Wenger calls for more political involvement
11/28/2012 - Commentary: Farmers will pay if Congress rides off the 'fiscal cliff'
11/28/2012 - High hopes for cattle market depend on rain
11/28/2012 - Citrus pest moves to Tulare, leading to new quarantine
11/28/2012 - Land acquisition process for rail project can begin
11/14/2012 - Turkey farmers cope with high feed prices
11/14/2012 - Congress: With deadlines looming, farmers urge quick action
11/14/2012 - Farm groups assess results of the election
11/14/2012 - President's message: With the 2012 election past, the future is up to us
11/07/2012 - Deputies check into large-scale walnut thefts
11/07/2012 - Ag Alert Update: Farm Bureau welcomes defeat of food labeling initiative
11/07/2012 - Farmers donate fruits, vegetables in larger quantities
11/07/2012 - Warm autumn accelerates desert vegetable harvest
11/07/2012 - Commentary: Farm groups propose reasonable immigration solution
10/31/2012 - Nurseries say tree, vine rootstock sells fast
10/31/2012 - Public-private efforts help bees entering California
10/31/2012 - Commentary: Fire tax on rural Californians is both unfair and illegal
10/24/2012 - Commentary: The rural vote could prove pivotal in 2012 elections
10/24/2012 - Reduced demand could ease prices for livestock feed
10/24/2012 - Wildfires force ranchers into tough choices
10/17/2012 - Diesel fuel: Farmers discuss strategies to deal with price spikes
10/17/2012 - Study indicates no overdraft from Scott Valley wells
10/17/2012 - Commentary: Farm Bureau to renew push for estate tax reform
10/17/2012 - Conditions favor a good cotton harvest in 2012
09/26/2012 - Farm bill to expire; Congress may vote after the election
09/26/2012 - Court hearing on rail project comes as agencies act
09/26/2012 - Export growth boosts demand for pistachios
09/26/2012 - Commentary: 'Millennial generation' will shape food, farming trends
09/19/2012 - Commentary: Private donations supplement school lunch programs
09/19/2012 - Farmers urge Congress to act on farm legislation
09/19/2012 - Rice harvest begins in Sacramento Valley
09/12/2012 - Raisin crop will be high quality, but smaller
09/12/2012 - UPDATED: Timber legislation promises reform of harvest rules
09/12/2012 - Inspectors work to keep up with market growth
09/12/2012 - Commentary: Farm Bureau urges Congress to finalize a new farm bill
09/05/2012 - Commentary: Responses to survey will help describe labor shortages
09/05/2012 - Central Coast: State water board issues partial stay of new regulation
09/05/2012 - Update: Legislature sends heat-illness bills to the governor; overtime bill fails
09/05/2012 - Melon growers inaugurate food-safety plan
08/29/2012 - Capitol Alert
08/22/2012 - Optimism reigns as winegrape harvest starts
08/22/2012 - Dairy farmers say farm closures are continuing to rise
08/22/2012 - Farmers explore ways to partner with local fairs
08/22/2012 - Commentary: Water board ramps up its water rights enforcement work
08/15/2012 - Commentary: Should California maps carry the skull and crossbones?
08/15/2012 - Draft water rules could bring surge in compliance cost
08/15/2012 - State board hears about labor woes, immigration rules
08/15/2012 - Capitol Alert
08/08/2012 - Commentary: Resources aid in compliance with spill-prevention rules
08/08/2012 - Farm bill stalls in Congress until September or later
08/08/2012 - Small labor pool, small fruit sizes hit peach farmers
08/01/2012 - More farmers report shortages of harvest labor
08/01/2012 - Gov. Brown, federal officials outline delta plan
08/01/2012 - Effort succeeds using drain water to grow forage
08/01/2012 - CFBF president's message: Forest proposal offers rare reform opportunity
07/25/2012 - Commentary: Voters must assess consequences of labeling GM food
07/25/2012 - Willits bypass CFBF takes legal action to protect farmland
07/25/2012 - Drought impacts ripple across the cattle business
07/25/2012 - Table grape growers report strong 2012 crop
07/18/2012 - Corn Belt woes dash optimism about feed prices
07/18/2012 - After committee vote, farm bill faces uncertainty
07/18/2012 - Commentary: Young farmers renew their call for repeal of estate tax
07/18/2012 - Bills would tighten screws on metal thieves
07/11/2012 - Commentary: Farm Bureau assesses key bills as Legislature recesses
07/11/2012 - Courts consider decisions in two water-use cases
07/11/2012 - Technology helps reduce water supply gap
07/11/2012 - Amid cuts, CDFA works to maintain 'strong safety net'
06/27/2012 - Commentary: Farmers' campaign aims to 'Stop the Flood of Regulation'
06/27/2012 - Valley flood plan to be adopted; next phase begins
06/27/2012 - Citrus growers cope with labor, pest concerns
06/27/2012 - Farm bill debate moves to House after Senate acts
06/20/2012 - Commentary: YF&R offers opportunities to young agricultural leaders
06/20/2012 - Strawberry crop could be headed for a new record
06/20/2012 - Tomato farmers expect improved yields and prices
06/13/2012 - Senate tackles reforms in '12 farm bill policy
06/13/2012 - Agency agrees to reconsider species listings
06/13/2012 - Commentary: Investment in leadership earns dividends for agriculture
06/13/2012 - Small olive crop gives rise to more fruit flies
06/06/2012 - Commentary: Congress must provide immigration solution for farms
06/06/2012 - Dairy farmers press for changes to price formula
06/06/2012 - Avocado demand for 2011-12 crop heartens growers
05/29/2012 - Online update: Hearing in Russian River frost-protection case set for June
05/23/2012 - Farm Bureau leaders seek results in Capitol
05/23/2012 - Legislators seek ways to slow rural metal thefts
05/23/2012 - Commentary: Comprehensive efforts show commitment to heat safety
05/16/2012 - Group asks FDA to set nutrition rating standards
05/16/2012 - Governor's plan sees budgetary 'day of reckoning'
05/16/2012 - Commentary: As it turns 150, USDA faces challenges of 21st century
05/16/2012 - Asparagus farmers end season on high note
05/09/2012 - Commentary: 'Top-two' system makes primary a whole new ballgame
05/09/2012 - Farmers report early signs of labor shortages
05/09/2012 - Tree fruit harvest to be cut as result of April hailstorms
05/02/2012 - Pest fighters discuss effective ways to involve public
05/02/2012 - Commentary: Public must stay involved in Central Valley flood planning
05/02/2012 - Reaction to BSE case in California remains muted
05/02/2012 - Administration drops youth-labor proposal
04/25/2012 - High-speed rail: Route decision disappoints affected farmers
04/25/2012 - Farm groups seek changes to coast water program
04/25/2012 - Commentary: Potentially important trade deal commands little notice
04/25/2012 - Greener pastures encourage cattle ranchers
04/18/2012 - Commentary: We must protect farmland while pursuing energy goals
04/18/2012 - Dairy farmers try to balance milk supply, demand
04/18/2012 - Hailstorms hammer San Joaquin Valley crops
04/10/2012 - Agencies' dispute threatens water supplies
04/10/2012 - Commentary: 'Retail agriculture' grows in economic significance
04/10/2012 - Analysts: Feed costs may drop, at least somewhat
04/10/2012 - Final draft eases impact of septic tank regulations
04/03/2012 - Rains help, but could be 'too little, too late'
04/03/2012 - First discovery of citrus disease tests state's plans
04/03/2012 - Property surveys mark latest step for rail project
04/03/2012 - Commentary: Fight continues to repeal or reform federal estate tax
03/28/2012 - Young farmers stress active involvement
03/28/2012 - Supreme Court ruling bolsters property rights
03/28/2012 - Commentary: Farm Bureau outlines programs key to farmers, ranchers
03/28/2012 - Dairy recruiters still see California as fertile ground
03/21/2012 - Central Coast: New water quality rules mostly reject cooperative effort
03/21/2012 - CFBF president: Farmers must remain united
03/21/2012 - CFBF president's message: Measured approaches are needed
03/21/2012 - Farm Bureau leaders meet with legislators
03/14/2012 - Corn seed should be available, but inventory smaller
03/14/2012 - Research seeks to stop berry pests without fumigants
03/14/2012 - Commentary: We can protect farm kids without onerous regulations
03/14/2012 - Letter to the Editor: 'Regulatory reform'
03/14/2012 - Project assesses management of nitrates on farms
03/07/2012 - Dry winter forces farmers to revise crop plans
03/07/2012 - Commentary: Fire fee endangers California's fire-protection system
03/07/2012 - Implementation to be key as trade deals take effect
03/07/2012 - Safety regulators say farms will be 'a major focus'
02/22/2012 - Spread of citrus pest threatens trees with disease
02/22/2012 - Commentary: Board needs to hear about flood plan impact on farms
02/22/2012 - Drought hinders effort to build sheep flocks
02/15/2012 - Commentary: Future prospects remain bright for agricultural graduates
02/15/2012 - CFBF president urges immigration solutions
02/15/2012 - Milk prices Farmers reassess effectiveness of risk management
02/08/2012 - Commentary: Budget proposal delivers double blow to ag education
02/08/2012 - Farm bill: 'Safety net' for farmers could be reshaped in 2012
02/08/2012 - Dry winter could affect processing tomato plantings
02/08/2012 - Youth labor, immigration issues lead agenda
02/01/2012 - Winegrape boom is projected to continue in 2012
02/01/2012 - Draft flood plan includes some farmland losses
02/01/2012 - State's farmers positioned to meet food challenges
02/01/2012 - Commentary: UC seeks advice as it wrestles with ongoing budget cuts
01/25/2012 - Rain brings relief after frost causes scattered damage
01/25/2012 - Dairy water rules on North Coast provide options
01/25/2012 - Regional water planning faces uncertain future
01/25/2012 - Commentary: Agriculture must engage in conversations about change
01/18/2012 - Even equipment dealers watch the skies
01/18/2012 - USDA office closures impact cotton research
01/18/2012 - Utilities receive OK to shut off power in disputes
01/18/2012 - Commentary: Consumers benefit from agriculture's stellar performance
01/11/2012 - Livestock groups welcome end of ethanol policies
01/11/2012 - Online extra: Disability-access areas that agricultural businesses should address
01/11/2012 - Outlook for 2012 remains positive for most crops
01/11/2012 - Commentary: Farmers can convert a water crisis into an opportunity
01/11/2012 - Dry start to winter means early start for crop irrigation
01/04/2012 - After dry months, farmers hope for a rainy January
01/04/2012 - Demand remains strong for young trees and vines
01/04/2012 - Commentary: New tax interpretation aids on-farm use of solar power
01/04/2012 - Photo finish: 30th annual contest rewards talent, creativity and good timing
12/21/2011 - End of harvest leaves winegrape growers satisfied
12/21/2011 - Mandarin crops expand markets for citrus fruit
12/21/2011 - State water board fails to adopt new forestland rules
12/21/2011 - Commentary: Proposal would limit on-farm opportunities for youths
12/14/2011 - Delegates set Farm Bureau policy for 2012
12/14/2011 - Commentary: Rural residents should be hot about new state fire fees
12/14/2011 - 'AG' trucks: Rules require 2011 mileage reporting by next Jan. 31
12/14/2011 - River work to help habitat, reduce flooding
12/07/2011 - CFBF president's message: It's time for us to reclaim California
12/07/2011 - Court considers Colorado River water agreement
12/07/2011 - CFBF president sets agenda for coming year
12/07/2011 - Nursery growers report optimistic prospects for '12
11/30/2011 - Christmas tree growers pine for fair weekends
11/30/2011 - Commentary: New estate-tax battle may be brewing for coming year
11/30/2011 - Farm bill process goes back to the drawing board
11/23/2011 - New delta report adds to eventual master document
11/23/2011 - Feed prices, debt continue to weigh on state's dairies
11/23/2011 - Commentary: Central Valley solar rush threatens prime farmland
11/23/2011 - Remapped flood zones mean new restrictions
11/09/2011 - Japan proposes to ease limits on U.S. beef imports
11/09/2011 - 'Super committee' shapes the next federal farm bill
11/09/2011 - Pistachio demand, acreage continue to grow
11/09/2011 - CFBF President's Message: Advocating for state's farm bill priorities
11/02/2011 - EPA proposal seeks information on livestock farms
11/02/2011 - Land conversion for solar plant leads to lawsuit
11/02/2011 - Farmers hurry to harvest a larger cotton crop
10/26/2011 - Volunteers bring Farm Day to SF schoolkids
10/26/2011 - Bill in Senate would enhance pest prevention
10/26/2011 - Commentary: New law will increase access to healthy California foods
10/19/2011 - Delayed harvest leaves tomato yields uncertain
10/19/2011 - Farm groups seek resolution of GPS interference issue
10/19/2011 - Commentary: Grassroots policymaking strengthens Farm Bureau
10/19/2011 - Final passage of trade agreements pleases farmers
10/12/2011 - Governor acts on wide range of farm-related bills
10/12/2011 - High-speed rail authority to look at new alignment
10/12/2011 - Farmers assess impact of rain on late crops
10/05/2011 - Commentary: As food needs grow, we in agriculture must collaborate
10/05/2011 - Export strength helps market for beef cattle
10/05/2011 - New gap appears in forest funding for rural schools
10/05/2011 - Tree trimming PUC may grant utilities authority to shut off power
09/28/2011 - As raisin harvest peaks, growers see high demand
09/28/2011 - Commentary: Two bills help farmers address renewable energy goals
09/28/2011 - Farm groups maintain pressure on immigration bill
09/28/2011 - Fees to increase for many state water programs
09/21/2011 - Budget cuts have 'profound effect' at ag universities
09/21/2011 - Water storage workshop looks at state's options
09/21/2011 - Peach association to major retailer: Buy U.S.-grown
09/21/2011 - Commentary: State Senate agriculture chairman outlines his priorities
09/14/2011 - Energy mandates touch off a rush for open farmland
09/14/2011 - Immigration: Congressmen introduce bills on farm labor
09/14/2011 - Commentary: Despite recession, budgets grow for federal regulators
09/14/2011 - Fire fee bill stalls as Legislature finishes its year
09/07/2011 - More California farmers invest in solar power
09/07/2011 - California farmers discuss farm bill priorities for 2012
09/07/2011 - Proposed labor bill would preserve the secret ballot
09/07/2011 - Commentary: New collegiate membership offers double benefits
08/24/2011 - Export competition adds to 'scary' hay market
08/24/2011 - Plains, Midwest weather problems affect California
08/24/2011 - Wary landowners hear DFG ask for voluntary efforts
08/24/2011 - Commentary: American innovation drives agricultural biotechnology
08/17/2011 - Marketers look for dried-fruit sales in Mexico
08/17/2011 - Ranchers assess USDA proposal on traceability
08/17/2011 - Reports outline possible impacts from rail project
08/17/2011 - Commentary: Legislature to debate key bills in final month of session
08/10/2011 - Federal agency explains request for ag information
08/10/2011 - Pear growers update report on sustainability
08/10/2011 - Federal debt deal will affect farmers in coming years
08/10/2011 - Commentary: Now is the time to keep a close eye on state legislation
