…Congress to fix the agricultural immigration system. Farm Bureau stands ready to help.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000…
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed their version of the 2018 Farm Bill: “I applaud Chairman Conaway and the…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
From American Farm Bureau House Farm Bill Passage a Win for Farmers The following statement regarding House passage of the 2018 Farm Bill may be attributed to American Farm Bureau…
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
Critical Legislation to Aid Farmers and Ranchers, Offer Opportunities to SNAP Recipients The House passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), critical legislation to address the economic…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…for farmers. The grants, part of the USDA Farm to School Program, will impact over 6,000 schools and 2.8 million students nationwide. “USDA is committed to helping our children build…
American Farm Bureau Board Votes Unanimously to Support Goodlatte AG Act Provisions
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors voted unanimously to support House passage of H.R. 4760, a broad immigration bill, based on the strength of agricultural labor provisions included…
Enrollment for Safety Net Coverage Ends August 1
Farmers and ranchers, with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net programs, are being reminded enrollment for the 2018 crop year ends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
China Could Step Up Trade War Tactics
…in Trump’s trade agenda. The group asked for congressional oversight, while detailing how Congress has the power to regulate foreign trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Heitkamp: Trade War Strikes at Rural Economies
…a nine-year low. Heitkamp says Trump is “playing chicken” with China by “creating a trade war at farmers’ expense.” Heitkamp continued: “From soybeans to farm equipment to oil, these tariffs…
Canada Dairy Group Understanding of U.S. Frustrations
…think they have every reason to be upset.” The Comments come a week after President Trump targeted Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System, calling it unfair to U.S. farmers. Leadership in…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…Foods, the largest milk bottler in the United States, recently invested in Good Karma Foods, a plant-based milk and yogurt company. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
…the first in the nation to ban antibiotics for routine disease prevention in food animal production. The grant, according to the University, will enable an investigation to find clear links…
Employment Minute Helps Industry Find Jobs, Interns
A new feature segment airing in AgNet West’s Farm City Newsday morning show is helping employers connect with future employees and interns. CalAgJobs.com has partnered with AgNet West to bring…