…the agreement by making a significant purchase of U.S. soybeans; the first sizable order in six months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed sales of 1.13 million tons of American…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…damage caused to the agriculture industry from retaliatory tariffs imposed on American goods. “The President reaffirmed his support for American farmers and ranchers and made good on his promise, authorizing…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…life for rural Americans. “This $600 million grant and loan program to connect farmers, ranchers and other rural Americans to a network so central to our prosperity is more than…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…the farm bill’s adoption. American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bill Passage Brings Farmers, Ranchers Added Certainty The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall: “Today’s passage of…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…eager to see a rule that restores integrity to the regulatory process and supports American agriculture as it seeks to preserve our natural resources,” said House Agriculture Committee Chairman K….
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…I also appreciate the members of the conference committee for bringing this process one step closer to completion.” “The 2018 Farm Bill is our opportunity to make the American food…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
…it is, the dam hasn’t lived up to expectations as it was never built to its full potential. With the possibility of losing more Native American tribal lands and the…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
…served on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. CFBF President Jamie Johansson described his predecessor as “tireless” in his work on behalf of Farm Bureau and California agriculture….
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…beef products is an important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports of U.S. agricultural products,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…News. American Mushroom Institute. October 2018. bit.ly/2TTlM9V 4: University of California, Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, 2012. Almond Board of California, 1990-94, 2000-14. 5: Gene Brandi….
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…USDA will enable us to recruit the best and retain the best,” said Secretary Perdue. “Today’s young people are the future of America and there are few things more American…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB). The Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund will build upon the program created in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) title in the 2014…