…also includes an Agricultural Guestworker Act, or AG Act, which would create a new agricultural visa program. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said the AG Act, in its current form, contains…
Coldwell Solar Displays Energy Savings at World Ag Expo
AgNet West spoke with Director of Ag Project Development for Coldwell Solar Jamie Logan at the at the 51st World Ag Expo taking place at the International Agri-Center in Tulare….
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…and ranchers and their ability to bounce back from adverse conditions,” said Farm Production and Conservation Acting Deputy Under Secretary Robert Johansson. “Crop insurance is central to a strong farm…
USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners
…agriculture professionals,” said USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson. “At the Ag Outlook Forum, these students will hear current leaders share their vision for agriculture as they begin to map out…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…Censky, and “The 2018 Economic Outlook for Agriculture” presented by USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson. The forum distinguished speaker is Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…than 120,000 family farmers with loans totaling just over $25 billion. “FSA loan funds have been in high demand the last few years,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We catch up with California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson and talk about his experience…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…producers across America. “We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…communities, and improve their bottom lines,” said Rob Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Today’s announcement supports our efforts to help producers build economically-strong and resilient…
Get to Know Your New CFBF President
…to share that passion in terms of what our farmers are doing and also what they are up against,” Johansson said. Listen to Johansson’s full interview. 12-05-17 Jamie Johansson 1142…
California Farm Bureau Welcoming New Leadership at Annual Meeting
…welcome in the new leadership. Jamie Johansson should be taking over as the next president,” said Wenger. “He’s going to be a great leader for our organization, which will then…
NMPF Supports Effort to Bring Clarity to EPA’s Waters of the U.S. Regulation
…reasonable approach that complies with past Supreme Court rulings will be in the best interests of the environment and dairy farmers,” said Jamie Jonker, NMPF vice president for sustainability and…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
…Production and Conservation Rob Johansson. “The decision is in response to requests by the dairy industry and a number of MPP-Dairy program participants.” To opt out, a producer should not…
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…position itself in the best way possible to retain its standing as a world leader. Farm Production and Conservation Dr. Johansson Dr. Robert Johansson will serve as the Acting Deputy…