…performance of their businesses. “Farm Bureau members support state-led, practical programs and they work to continually improve the environmental performance of their farms and ranches,” Stallman said. “Several recent and…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
More than 45 agricultural, political and educational leaders, as well as trade and regional media, took part in a unique regional agricultural and economic impact tour on Tuesday, January 13,…
Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are Out
More than half of America’s dairy farmers are enrolled in the new Margin Protection Program created as part of the Farm Bill. Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…at-risk species such as sage grouse and supporting the expansion of environmental markets. All of these investments will benefit ranching and farming operations that will in turn help address natural…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…five to six loads now. Johnston said he’s concerned with the long-term impact the port problems could have on trade and potentially losing markets that exporters have worked hard to…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…of honey bees and butterflies; • Supported the production, processing, commercialization and use of industrial hemp; • Called for an end to the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempts to require permits…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
A combination of population growth, increasing environmental demands and climate change poses long-term questions for water availability, particularly in the western U.S. Speakers at a workshop at the American Farm…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…We are very encouraged about the potential of this program.” Agricultural regions, including disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley as identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency using CalEnviroScreen, will…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…July 1, 2015 and Sept. 30, 2015. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program, visit the Farm Service Agency (FSA) online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ or contact a local FSA office…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…for the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to ditch the widely reviled Waters of the U.S. proposal, which would regulate land use under the guise of…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
The American Farm Bureau Federation kicked off its 96th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show with a panel discussion for VIP attendees, “The Future of Agriculture,” featuring executives from Wal-Mart,…
FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration today granted two regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, including the first for real estate photography. The agency gave the exemptions to Douglas Trudeau…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns about Fruit Size and Quality
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a grower forum and information on whether to use irrigation for freeze protection. Want to learn more?…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…October: Soils and Products We Use November: Soils and Climate December: Soils, Culture and People For more information, visit NRCS’s soil health webpage or the International Year of Soils webpage.…
