…us.” The President offered praise for the “hard work, grit, self-reliance and sheer determination” exhibited by the agricultural industry. “We know our nation was founded by farmers. Our independence was…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…varieties. Funding is made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, which seeks to address challenges in food and agricultural sciences through research, extension, and education opportunities. EAGER is established…
Thatcher Retiring from AFBF
…Thatcher is “recognized as one the of the top agricultural advocates in Washington, echoed by the news media which has voted her one of DC’s top lobbyists 11 years in…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…agricultural production going to go? Ag trade is an American success story.” Immigration remains a key issue with American farmers. “We also have some work to do on immigration and…
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…birds act as natural pest control for crops by feeding on agricultural pests such as rodents and insects. In these days of organic product market growth and increasing popularity, the…
Arrest Made in $1.5 Million Cattle Theft
…the communities of Tulare County that we will dedicate and put no limits on the resources of investigating agricultural crimes to our agricultural partners here in Tulare County,” said Boudreaux….
Winterkill Likely in Wheat Belt
…well as the southernmost parts of the Midwest. Donald Keeney is a senior agricultural meteorologist for Radiant Solutions who says widespread winterkill likely occurred on Monday, January first. His report…
Eleven States Support Injunction Against California’s Prop 65 Regulation
…the agricultural economy and impact farmers and ranchers everywhere. Our coalition of support for the injunction is growing with the addition of these attorneys general and the national and California…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…agricultural water testing requirements will affect pistachio growers will be discussed, along with mycotoxins and their impact on export markets. Horticulture science will be the featured topic of the second…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
…local fairs, and agricultural internship opportunities. Each of these projects provides educational and leadership opportunities connected to the agricultural sector. “Ensuring the continued success of our agricultural industry begins with…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…day to bring profitable, innovative solutions for coproducts back to farmers and processors. Having a robust economic outlook while remaining committed to environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive, which is…
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…the Mississippi River and across truck and rail networks are at stake, including those involved in the shipment of agricultural products. Barges loaded with grain shipped along the Mississippi River…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…be considered an agricultural activity because it is still covered by the state’s controlled substances act and is not taxed like an agricultural product. From the National Association of Farm…