…“Organic dairy farmers are suffering and continued delays in implementing this rule will prolong the dire economics facing organic dairy farmers, as well as jeopardize consumers’ trust in the organic…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…of artificial intelligence (AI) in the agricultural sector to help efficiently address farming issues. “In an effort to help American farmers produce nutritious, high-quality products in a way that conserves…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…pandemic. A total of $16 billion has been allocated for the program. The CFAP criticism is compounded by previous aid programs for American farmers and ranchers that were initiated in…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
…grower who borders a waterway, and the potential farmland loss in some cases could be substantial. Listen to the radio report. Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0 About the…
Some of the Best Small Trees for Your Landscape
…Northern American trees that will showcase bold colors in late summer, and outstanding purple-red fall foliage. Perhaps the Saucer magnolia might be the perfect fit for your yard, offering some…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…on time; there’s no reason to believe they won’t,” Lighthizer explained. “If there’s any shading of the benefits to American farmers we’re going to bring a case against them.” During…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Purdue University – Department of Nutrition Science; West Lafayette, IN Beth C. Sauerhaft, Ph.D. – American Farmland Trust; Chappaqua, NY Stacy Wayne Smith – S & A Smith Farms; New…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…care. “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends your ongoing work to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bipartisan efforts in Congress have delivered critical resources and support to individuals…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…some crazy, unworkable ideas, and they seem threatening to the status quo; but we need to hear them out. These are American young people acting out; they’ve broken the law…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…add billions of dollars to mandatory spending for LWCF is both irresponsible for future Americans who will be forced to confront American debt, and irresponsible for the resource.” The coalition…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…give back to the school.” Besides Farm Credit West, the other contributors are American Ag Credit, CoBank, Fresno-Madera Farm Credit, Golden State Farm Credit and Yosemite Farm Credit. Wolf said…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…program to be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide more efficiency and transparency to the process of carbon trading. Several agricultural industry groups including the American…
Vietnam to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products
A recent announcement from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) comes as good news for American dairy producers. Vietnam has signed a decree that will unilaterally lower tariffs on a…