…San Joaquin Valley were planted to American Pima. Factors that encouraged an increase in planted acres were a desirable market price, varieties resistant to Race 4 fursarium, and the ability…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…addition of broad-based groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union to a wide coalition of wheat organizations in the three countries. The signatories call for…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…activities $500,000 to herd veterinarians to help with development and monitoring of herd management plans and sample collection $11.1 million in cost-share funding for producers of infected herds to support…
Monthly Dairy Products Report
…below March 2014. American type cheese production totaled 377 million pounds, slightly above April 2013 but 0.7 percent below March 2014. Butter production was 158 million pounds, 4.9 percent below…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…said, “and that’s very important in the current drought, which is among the most severe ever recorded.” But, while the board’s action was not unexpected, Scheuring said, “there are issues…
AFBF on Future of Immigration Reform
Immigration reform is a top priority for the American Farm Bureau. AFBF ag labor specialist Kristi Boswell says Farm Bureau has been working very hard to see reform move forward…
AFBF: EPA Greenhouse Gas Plan Harmful to Economy, Agriculture
…agriculture will pay more for energy and fertilizer under this plan, but the harm won’t stop there,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said. “Effects will especially hit home…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
…by 2030 from existing power plants based on emission levels from 2005. The American Farm Bureau Federation says this proposal will harm the nation’s economy, rural communities and America’s farm…
Earl Williams Receives Distinguished Service Award
…the National Cotton Council, the American Cotton Producers, the NCGA’s Advisory Policy Council and Supima’s board. A native of Arkansas, where his family was involved in cotton farming, Williams came…
SJV Weekly Cotton Market Review
…well under partly cloudy to sunny conditions with daytime highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Local experts reported good stands and expanding leaf area on young plants. Insect…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…as they make critical decisions about new programs that impact their livelihoods. The new tools that will be developed will empower farmers and ranchers to select the plan that best…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…the U.S. meat sector strongly supported Japan’s entry into the TPP talks, as did most of American agriculture. “A country can’t shield its primary agricultural products from competition and still…
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
The American Farm Bureau says public attitudes may be changing toward the anti-GMO movement – despite local bans, bills and ballot questions. AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s At…