…Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of Washington, D.C., to a more “cost-effective” location closer to farmers. The Public and Land-grant Universities Board on…
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…unless you are in California. Sunflower seed are shipped all around the country and most of the world. They come from California. My information says that 90 percent of the…
Ag Lenders Worried About Farmers
Depressed commodity prices, poor weather, and trade war ramifications aren’t just worrying for the nation’s farmers. The second quarter Agriculture Credit Conditions Survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis…
Trump: “Farmers Are Doing Well”
…offer $12 billion in aid to farmers who’ve been hurt by the trade conflict. “They attacked our farmers by not buying from our farmers,” Trump says. “They know the farmers…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
American Farm Bureau Coalition Fights to Stop Illegal 2015 WOTUS Rule
…Farmers, ranchers and others in those 26 states are now faced with “immediate irreparable harm,” according to the Southern Texas filing. “Important and consequential national regulations like the WOTUS Rule…
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
…between Mexico and the U.S. are offering signs of hope to U.S. farmers and business in the global trade arena. Mexico says the list of items to resolve is “no…
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
Agri View: Tobacco-the Forgotten Money Crop
…was the first crop harvested. It was sold at auction. The first sale was a real big event for farmers and their families. In fact, it was a big event…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…overseas tariffs continue to concern American ag producers, California farmers and ranchers also have concerns on their home turf as water restrictions continue to build. “There is no issue more…
Farm Bureau: Now, More Than Ever, We Must Ditch the Rule
…risk for farmers, ranchers and others in the 26 states that are not already protected from the unlawful 2015 rule by previous court decisions. “The flawed 2015 rule—which two courts…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…for targeted treatments in areas with the highest payoffs. “On my trip to California this week, I saw the devastation that these unprecedented wildfires are having on our neighbors, friends…
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…universities are offering scholarships to students to study agriculture. It’s hard to count the ways this helps agriculture. Just remember, it wasn’t to many decades ago that farmers were among…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…time to complete it. The number of farmers completing the confidential NASS crop survey has been declining in recent years—and that’s bad news for farmers. This is bad news for…