…research, including economics. Funded projects will aid farmers and ranchers with whole-farm planning by delivering practical, research-based information to improve their ability to develop an Organic System Plan required for…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
The coming year is poised for some significant changes to California agriculture. Several different sectors of the industry will be coming under new guidelines throughout 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018,…
FAA Sues Farmer Over Irrigation Rigs
Federal authorities have filed a lawsuit against a Georgia farmer because they allege the farmer’s massive metal crop-irrigation rig is causing radio interference. An ABC News report says the irrigation…
Lower Milk Prices in 2018?
As America’s dairy farmers look to 2018, they’re wondering whether or not higher prices are on the horizon. A Dairy Herd Dot Com article says a massive herd, large domestic…
Farmland Values Still High Despite Low Commodity Prices
…sale in Iowa, which is considered a low number, less than two farms per county. Randy Dickhut, a senior vice president with Farmers National Co., says, “Farmland values have dropped…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…farms, and those producing field crops, plantains, bananas, papaya and coffee. “Maria was a devastating storm and many farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico face an unprecedented challenge to return…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…be stronger and less prone to fruit drop. For the time being, it appears Mother Nature has delivered an early Christmas present for Valley citrus growers. from California Citrus Mutual…
Infrastructure Overhaul Talks to Begin in January
…Transportation report says Thune, a rural-state senator, has valuable insights on what farmers and Ag businesses will be looking for in infrastructure investments. Thune says there were few problems with…
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
…together a potential bailout of sorts for farmers. During a conference call Tuesday morning, Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley said he was going to ask U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…struggling under hard economic times. While we’ve made significant strides in developing a strong crop insurance system and standing disaster programs to aid farmers and ranchers when Mother Nature strikes,…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…for consumers across the country.” A new infographic highlights AMS accomplishments in 2017 in support of American farmers, ranchers and businesses. Other agricultural products inspected or certified by AMS for…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture should receive their 2017 Census of Agriculture questionnaire in the coming days, if they haven’t already,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “We ask…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…purposes help current producers stay in business and allow a new generation of farmers and ranchers get their start.” Agriculture demands working capital. According to Johansson, FSA provided credit, either…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…the Almond Board of California: New for 2017, Growing Good is an annual publication that is meant to show what sustainability means to the California Almond industry, highlighting our commitment…