District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California’s latest budget, proposed taxes, government accountability, water, agriculture, public safety, and why he believes the Central …
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
California Assemblyman David Tangipa (District 8) joined Ag Meter to discuss the future of California politics, agriculture, and representation, with a sharp focus on redistricting, election integrity, and the growing …
Perdue: Trump Will Protect Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says President Donald Trump will protect U.S. farmers from trade retaliations. In a USA Today editorial, Perdue says if China does not soon mend its ways, …
Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar at a Record Low
The Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series shows that the farmers’ share of the food dollar fell to 14.8 cents in 2016. That’s a 4.5 percent drop from the previous …
Secretary Perdue Celebrates National Ag Day
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers: “For …
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced awards made to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers through the Beginning Farmer and …
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
It has been a trying year for some American farmers. Along with battling the typical disease and pest pressures, many producers around the country suffered through hurricanes, wildfires and drought …
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs …
Ag Groups Ask Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practice Rules
The National Farmers Union joined a coalition of 82 farmer, rural, and consumer groups, in sending a letter to the president, asking him to implement the Farmer Fair Practice Rules …
Agri View: Suicide Rate for Farmers
Everett Griner talks about the suicide rate and some of the causes of suicide among farmers in today’s Agri View. Suicide Rate for Farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
Congressional leaders and administration officials have released a statement on tax reform that addresses many issues of importance to America’s farm and ranch families. The following statement about that action …
Agri View: Getting Food to the Needy
Everett Griner talks about problems getting the food from the farm to the needy in today’s Agri View. Getting Food to the Needy Now, just to be sure you know, …
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
The Water Rights Protection Act, introduced in the House, could bring U.S. ranchers much-needed relief from ongoing efforts by the federal government to extort privately held water rights from law-abiding …
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
The national farm economy is deteriorating, forcing many family farmers and ranchers to make tough financial decisions that will impact their families, communities, and the entire country. In order to …
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