Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts, Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, House Ag Chair Michael Conaway, and Ranking Member Collin Peterson met about the farm bill conference. The meeting took place …
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
USDA will invest more than $10.6 million for 22 new projects that will drive public and private sector innovation in conserving natural resources in 27 states. The competitive Conservation Innovation Grants program …
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
The Trump Administration announced its $12 billion plan to help farmers struggling under the escalating trade wars. Politico says there are still important details to be worked out, including just …
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson …
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and the European Union should drop all tariffs, subsidies, and barriers. This comes as EU trade officials were set to meet with him on …
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
Water recycling projects in California are nothing new, but continued improvements and investments will be an important feature of water conservation moving forward. Multiple research projects are looking at various …
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The $12 billion package of agricultural assistance announced by the administration will …
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
House Republican leaders appear to be going back on a promise to hold a vote ahead of the August recess on a conservative immigration bill that includes a new guest-worker …
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
The USDA released the Cattle Inventory, July Cattle on Feed, and July Livestock Slaughter reports last week. The Cattle Inventory report provides the first real estimate of the 2018 calf …
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
The National Ag Statistics Service is ending all of its data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture on July 31. Anyone who received the Census questionnaire is required by …
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a tariff assistance package to help the agricultural industry, as recent trade disputes and tariff increases have caused significant market disruption. The relief …
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
A new labor proposal introduced in the House of Representatives recently, the AG and Legal Workforce Act (ALWA), has received mixed reactions from the agriculture industry. Many provisions in the …
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
Ellie Symes went from college student at Indiana University to the CEO of a business all in the name of healthy honeybees. Symes had a passion for bees and wanted …
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the only witness to give testimony during a hearing this week before a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. Lighthizer is one of the key Trump …