…includes cash receipts from farming as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. Net farm income is a more comprehensive measure that incorporates noncash items, including changes…
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…for online sharing. Zimmerman says: “It’s satisfying to know consumers can appreciate how turkey farming is both practical and sustainable, and the answers to their questions are all common-sense.” The…
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
…strategies for alfalfa The CIWR drought tip series opens with Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming in Los Banos. The alfalfa grower works with UCCE specialist Dan Putnam. “There’s a lot…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
…forms.” Farmers.gov is mobile device-friendly and can identify for farmers the most convenient USDA office locations. New functions will be added shortly, including an interactive calendar, farming success stories, an…
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
…Engineers to delay implementation of the hopelessly vague 2015 rule that expansively defined ‘waters of the United States.’ That rule would have put a stranglehold on ordinary farming and ranching…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
Everett Griner talks about California farming being a different business in today’s Agri View. You know the picture of farming in California is rather a confusing one. One agri-official put…
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
…it increasingly difficult for growers to navigate what is required of them. Larger farming operations can afford to help mitigate some of the complications by hiring someone dedicated to meeting…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…Safety Modernization Act and assigned responsibilities to the USDA and the FDA. The USDA has the knowledge and expertise to support the FDA’s work related to farming. We at the…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…From unmanned spray systems and remote monitoring, to new tire traction solutions and ag film recycling, the Top-10 New Products has something to offer every type of farming operation. “World…
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
…every five years–impact everything from production practices, farming technologies, and broadband expansion. The data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions…
USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners
…to educate producers at every scale of production, in order to begin a global and comprehensive transition to climate-smart farming.” Emma Jobson, a Ph.D. student studying Plant Genetics at Montana…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…help to revolutionize farming across the United States. The legislation, which was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and in the House by…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…and changes, enabling farmers to make sound production decisions and to manage operational risk. Encourage entry into farming through increased access to land and capital for young, beginning, veteran and…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
Urges Increased Funding for Farm Safety Net Given the persistent and ongoing economic challenges in farming and rural economies, National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Congress to increase funding…