…census every 5 years. Why so frequently? Well, this is the only source of information, comprehensive and impartial data, which covers every county in the nation. So, who uses it?…
NACD Supports Farm Bill Coalition Recommendations
…legislation Congress works on to address our nation’s forest lands and landowner needs. Locally-led, voluntary incentive-based conservation works.” The coalition welcomed input from a diverse group of forestry stakeholders in…
NCC Encouraged by Appropriations Process’ Inclusion of Cottonseed Policy
The FY18 Agriculture Appropriations bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee includes a number of key provisions from the industry’s cottonseed proposal to help provide economic relief to cotton producers…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…temporary or seasonal work. NMPF and leaders of its Immigration Task Force worked with Rep. Newhouse and Appropriations Committee leaders to advance the proposal so that dairy farmers can more…
GEM Avocados Getting Industry Interest
…or gold color. A benefit of the GEM variety is that because the trees are generally smaller compared to Hass, it can reduce the amount of labor needed during harvest….
Culver’s Restaurant Starting the Second Year of #FarmingFridays
…for and knowledge of agriculture. The social media effort is part of the Culver’s Thank You Farmers Initiative, which recognizes the hard work and commitment of the farmers that feed…
H-2A Visa Program May Be Expanded
…relief we can provide our farmers who need workers.” The amendment doesn’t change how long a worker can stay in the country, which is three years with renewals. It doesn’t…
No Timeline to Restore Brazilian Beef Imports
…more progress from Brazil on beef inspections before the ban would be lifted. A Cattle Network Dot Com article says the ban went into effect on June 22nd as the…
Agri View: Colony Collapse Disorder Update
…we learned? Well, other pollinators are more active since the bee losses have spiraled. One report has shown that all of the other pollinators combined do about half as much…
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…not only the amount of milk they produce but also components such as milkfat and solids. If milk components take a big hit, it could affect production of dairy products…
Farmers and Ranchers Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. “Reform is absolutely necessary so we can pass our farms and ranches down to our sons and daughters.” Kalena Bruce, a Farm Bureau member from Missouri,…
Perdue Farms to Upgrade Animal Welfare Standards
…are outlined in the release of the company’s first annual report on progress since its comprehensive 2016 commitment to accelerate its advancements in animal care. The announcement came as part…
House Budget Wants $10 Billion Cuts to Ag Spending
…plan doesn’t necessarily say how to go about getting to that number. It does recommend reigning in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program spending by promoting “state flexibility,” but it doesn’t go…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…revenue for U.S. agriculture. They create a level playing field for our farmers and ranchers to compete in the global marketplace, and NAFTA is no exception with ag exports to…