…credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American Farm Bureau, the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…Woolf. In response to changing regulatory and environmental conditions, many farmers have shifted to production outside of California. For Woolf, he sees reinvesting in California agriculture as a critical aspect…
Upcoming Webinar on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
A webinar to help with farmers under stress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Desperate farmer stressed in his dry damaged corn field Image by Alexandrumusuc/DepositPhotos The Penn…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…that I think will provide for greater balance in the relationship between farmer and integrator. All of this is designed in combination with the resources and investments we’ve made to…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white male farmers. The judge’s order ruled the program likely violated the plaintiffs’…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…bipartisan bill to be signed into law this year. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner also commended Boozman’s proposal for its significant investments in farmers and rural…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
…is burned by farmer. Fire in the Field. By olko1975/DepositPhotos image Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, an American Farm Bureau Federation young farmer testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…the most damage. Healthy raw nuts still growing in the farmer’s orchard The Ideal Almond Orchard Treatment Solution Central Life Sciences has the solution you’re looking for to control problem…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…support farmers and ranchers. AFBF Vice President of Communications Terri Moore says the Farm Dog of the Year contest is important. “It’s really that it provides a window into the…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
…are influencing farmer decisions in 2024. The “2024 Farmer Speaks” survey reveals that farmers are taking a more conservative approach in their decision-making. They’re making fewer changes overall, driven by…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, considers these initial steps critical in passing a bill that enhances the competitiveness of American farmers and ranchers. At the same time, the National Milk…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…Each title of this farm bill reflects a commitment to the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments and is equally responsive to the politics of the 118th…