While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
…apparent, according to Farmers National Company. That trend has continued into the first half of 2023 with fewer properties being offered for sale and market values that are dramatically off…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Richard Waycott acknowledged the setbacks faced by almond growers in recent years and commended their ability to overcome these challenges. “Almond farmers…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…pretty broad mix across the dairy industry. Normally we see farmers, farmer organizations like cooperatives or farmer groups like those I represent on the National Milk Producers and U.S. Dairy…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. The Sites Project Authority commended Governor Gavin…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…the US sugar farmers and the US sugar program and push back against what some would argue for. And that is that we need to be more dependent on imports…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…passion for the issues and unwavering advocacy for the farmers, ranchers, and foresters,” Scott noted. Torres Small had been nominated back in February after Jewel Bronaugh announced her decision to…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
…difficult process.” However, Erickson points out that there is a public safety aspect to the regulations. The FAA says 14 CFR Part 137 governs the use of aircraft, including drones,…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
A chance for farmers to improve viability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Farmland Trust has opened applications for 2023’s Brighter Future Fund Program. It helps farmers…
Kern County Farm Bureau Gets a New Executive Director
…am excited to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to supporting and advocating for our hardworking farmers and ranchers.” KCFB Executive Director Rachel Nettleton COURTESY: KCFB Nettleton…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
…said President Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO. “Let’s hold railroads accountable and better serve the small businesses, farmers, and other customers who rely on freight rail…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…indefinite way of doing things that subjects the laborers to bad situations and farmers to uncertainty.” Members of the working group have been selected from current Committee members and aim…