…one of the largest untapped markets in the world for U.S. agriculture,” said Ryan Brewster, Senior Director for Trade Missions and Trade Shows at USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). “Those…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…County Farm Bureau President Ryan Walker expressed reservations, urging the board to reconsider the order due to its implications for due process and environmental review. Walked described the action as…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…hardest with historic rains which caused flooding in several areas. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said the area did not experience as much turbulent weather as was originally…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), James Baird (R-IN-04), Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Chris Stewart (R-UT-02), Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01), Ben Cline (R-VA-06), Michael Guest (R-MS-03), Jerry Carl (R-AL-01), Barry Moore (R-AL-02),…
Export Exchange Success
…buyers attending the Export Exchange took the buying opportunities very seriously,” says USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says, “Exports of U.S. grains and…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…which was a big deal for us,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. The 2021 Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report shows that the total gross production value…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
Administration officials, economists, and sugar industry experts just wrapped up the 37th International Sweetener Symposium. This year’s event focused on how Farm Bill policies support American food security. Ryan Weston,…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…Taylor is a highly qualified candidate to be the USDA Undersecretary for Trade,” said U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. “She has a strong background in agriculture from…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…again was the number one agricultural county in the United States for agricultural production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. “It’s really because of the incredible diversity of…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…levels being exceptionally low and what DWR expects to be a third dry year. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said that after the dry conditions of 2021, it…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
…Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand says, “This is great news for U.S. products as it levels the playing field with our competitors from the Black Sea and Southeast Asia….
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
…access, and promoted opportunities for U.S. agriculture. Ryan Quarles, President of NASDA says, “Mr. McKinney’s exceptional background reflects the spirit of NASDA’s ambition to unite state, federal, and industry leaders…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…the legislation, creating significant cause for concern. Ryan Indart is the President of Indart Group Inc., a third-generation sheep ranching company based in Fresno. He said that the impact of…