John Newton Says Ag Labor Reform, Farm Bill, and Economic Relief Can’t Wait John Newton America’s farmers face no shortage of challenges in 2026, and according to John Newton, Vice…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area: Farm Service Agency (FSA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Risk Management Agency (RMA) According to Fordyce, the legislation includes improvements to crop insurance,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce outlined several federal initiatives supporting farmers and ranchers. Newton said agriculture has gone more than four decades without meaningful updates…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…markets ultimately benefit farmers by increasing competition for American products and improving profitability on the farm. The interview also coincided with celebrations surrounding America’s 250th birthday, providing an opportunity to…
Daniel Holliday’s Windmill Revolutionized American Agriculture
…Changed Farming Forever For centuries, windmills have played an important role in agriculture around the world. Farmers relied on wind power to grind grain, draw water, and operate machinery long…
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image A landmark Roundup Supreme Court ruling could significantly reshape pesticide litigation…
California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming
…farming, food production, energy costs, water infrastructure, and the state’s overall economy. He also emphasized that agriculture supports thousands of jobs beyond the farm—including banking, insurance, education, transportation, equipment sales,…
USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
…Administrator of USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service, said expanding local meat processing remains a top priority for the department as it works to support producers and strengthen the nation’s food supply….
David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture
…in-depth discussion covering some of the biggest issues affecting California residents, farmers, ranchers, businesses, and taxpayers. From new taxes and state spending to water policy, energy, agriculture, election integrity, and…
The Water It Takes To Grow Your Food
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers‘ Taylor Lauson sits down with Michelle Paul, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, to break down one of…
The Rise and Consolidation of Oliver Farm Equipment
…company’s history by forming the Oliver Farm Corporation. The company continued to build on the strong reputation established by earlier generations, producing tractors and farm equipment that earned the trust…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment
…filled with innovators whose inventions helped farmers work more efficiently and productively. Among those pioneers was James Oliver, a name that became synonymous with quality farm equipment and helped shape…
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
…draft released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and the priorities it addresses for farmers and ranchers. Brian Glenn, Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation…