Recent court data put together by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed farm bankruptcies jumped by almost 20 percent last year. Overall, there were almost 600 Chapter 12 family farm…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…also realists eager to see results – especially for our dairy and wheat producers,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We know it will take time for the new…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
Registration is available for the upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference, happening February 4 and 5 in Fresno. The California chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA-ASA) is presenting…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…of America shows that hop production has now grown expansively out of the three states that have historically been responsible for the majority of American hop production, to now include…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…been regulated. “President Trump is restoring the rule of law and empowering Americans by removing undue burdens and strangling regulations from the backs of our productive farmers, ranchers, and rural…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…increased tariffs. After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue explained to reporters that the payments will indeed be issued….
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…critical agreement. I thank President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for successfully delivering an improved and modern trade agreement and working so hard for the people of American agriculture to get…
Eventful Year Ahead for U.S. Cotton
…Trust Protocol is a program aimed at helping the industry meet its 2025 sustainability goals and reiterate to the textile supply chain that American cotton is the “responsible choice.” The Council…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
Credit: Almond Board of California Plan includes new partnership with North American non-profit, Pollinator Partnership (ABC) — Preceding the start of the annual almond pollination season in February, the California…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms. The programs cover the following commodities: barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed,…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
Secretary Perdue: China Phase I Deal is a Bonanza for American Agriculture U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic Phase One Trade…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…they purchase – and can trust and have confidence in the entire beef industry. Online BQA training provides 24/7 access to the program through a series of videos and animations….
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…by a substantial margin, despite strawberry acreage only taking up less than one percent of the state’s farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
USMCA Action is a Welcome Start to 2020 (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We are now one step away…