To Share Best Practices for Rural Economic Development Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today unveiled a new interactive webpage to identify best practices for building rural…
Agricultural Broadband Bill Important Milestone, Farm Bureau Says
The Senate Commerce Committee approved S. 2343, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. The bipartisan bill is an important milestone in delivering broadband service crucial to the operation of…
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…The bill still has a long way to go before it gets finalized, but the version passed by the Committee on April 18 would appear to have a positive impact…
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
…The group’s so-called Clean 15 list is the number of fruits and veggies least likely to be contaminated. So this means you can feel a whole lot better about not…
NAFTA Ministers Back in Washington D.C. After Short Turnaround
…a deal done as soon as possible. The quicker it happens, the better the chance of getting an updated pact through Congress this year. From the National Association of Farm…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…initiative would also provide funds to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and speed the implementation of safe drinking water actions in areas affected by chronic well contamination problems. “All…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…The committees may then use this certification to allow eligibility for producers on a case-by-case basis for LIP. “This change is part of USDA’s broader effort to better serve America’s…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…better the decisions and advocacy for programs that best serve producers.” Producers can respond to the 2017 Census of Agriculture online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The same law, Title…
Wildfire Aid Amendment Included in Farm Bill Proposal
Wildfires have burned major portions of Oklahoma, as well as several other areas in the High Plains, over the past week. In an attempt to give better aid to people…
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
…by a grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research will determine whether an active upbringing can facilitate the development of stronger bones, along with improved cognitive and navigational…
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…occupation. The Facilitating Accessible Resources for Mental Health and Encouraging Rural Solutions for Immediate Response to Stressful Times, named the FARMERS FIRST Act, will establish helplines, provide suicide prevention training…
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
…full U.S. House in May, but says the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act will be taking up time on the floor in coming weeks, according to Politico. The bill faces…
Developing More Tools for Precision IrrigationSponsored Content
The water situation going into summer is looking a little better after March storms. However, everyone in California knows the state could be back in a drought situation next year….
House Ag Committee Advances Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…to read the full legislative text of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK HERE to read the section-by-section summary of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. CLICK…