(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…in business and continue feeding our nation. We look forward to reviewing the details of this new $16 billion aid package and its specific impact on each sector of agriculture….
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…facing unjustified retaliatory tariffs while President Trump continues working to solidify better and stronger trade deals around the globe. “Our team at USDA reflected on what worked well and gathered…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
Raising Your Own Turkeys for Meat and Profit
…(chickens, ducks, etc.), it’s probably better for you to buy poults instead of breeding adult turkeys or hatching turkey eggs. There will be less of a hassle for you. But…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…of helping them achieve their educational goals. Without a doubt, they will all continue to make a positive impact in their future academic and community endeavors.” Each year the CAWG…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
…such as an N95.” The regulation is now being reviewed by the Office of Administrative Law for approval under the Administrative Procedures Act. Once the regulation is enacted employers will…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…development,” said Coffey, a fifth-generation rancher from Davis, Oklahoma. “While these Asian markets share many similarities, their challenges and opportunities are actually quite different. Taking this trip gave us the…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…can provide better overall market stability and milk balancing in California. “Our organizations have worked closely over the past decade as the dairy industry in California, the U.S. and the…
Growing Tomatoes in Hanging Baskets
…and Balcony Red. Balcony Red isn’t a trailing type, rather a compact, cherry bush tomato that also thrives in pots and window boxes. When it comes to selecting a hanging…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently toured a farm in San Diego to better understand how California avocados are produced and learn more about what types of challenges the…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers build sustainable urban agriculture operations in South Florida. Eligible 2501 Program applicants include not-for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and a range of higher education institutions serving African-American, American Indian, Alaska…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…cotton acreage had been planted which is slightly more than last year for that date. Quality also appears to be a bit better than last year, with 50 percent of…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…something exciting with them and build them and invest in them,” he said. “That could have a trickle-down effect. If you’re losing a big buyer and that’s of concern, that’s…