…complements current production practices will benefit California’s farmers and ranchers.” Invited speakers include: Becky Mackelprang, The CLEAR Project (UC Berkeley); Dr. Richard Michelmore, Genome Center (UC Davis); John Lindbo, HM.Clause;…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…DWR’s Snow Survey Section John King said during the press conference. “Despite some late-November, early-December storms the statewide snow water content is 67 percent to-date, according to our statewide snow…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…the sort of speed we’ve been waiting for. We thank Secretary Perdue for implementing this program. We also want to thank our Senate and House Appropriations subcommittee chairmen John Hoeven…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Former Secretaries of Agriculture at USDA
From left to right: Secretary Perdue, former Secretaries Mike Johanns, Ann Veneman, Dan Glickman, and John Block USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue met with…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…(D-MN). NMPF also appreciates the advocacy of Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Joe Courtney (D-CT), John Faso (R-NY), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Mike Simpson…
We won this battle, but the war still rages
Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
…for invasive pests. Fred Strathmeyer, Pennsylvania Plant Industry and Consumer Protection and John Crowe, APHIS National Policy Manager for Spotted Lantern Fly say the holidays are a perfect time for…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…now at the lowest level since 2010,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. The featured food on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – cost slightly less than last…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…CAWG President John Aguirre. “The assistance sought by our organizations will help growers adversely affected by wildfires this year and in future years.” Letters were sent to the following members…
Canada Willing to Stall Trade Deal with China until China is More Reasonable
…likely to be reached until China shows flexibility on controversial policies. Ambassador John McCallum says right now, much of the work on a potential trade agreement is focusing on “bridging…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
John Deere and the National FFA Organization have been in partnership for the past 75 years. To commemorate that, John Deere is making a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…a private show for convention attendees. John Deere will also commemorate 75 years of partnership at the convention as well. On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27, the eighth general…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…Farms, Loxahatchee, Fla. Chalmers R. Carr III, Titan Farms LLC, Ridge Spring, S.C. John Chandler, Chandler Farms L.P., Selma, Calif. Kristine (Tina) Ellor, Phillips Mushroom Farms L.P., Kennett Square, Penn….
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…educate nearly 670,000 FFA student members. Amazon Web Services, BASF, Blue River Technology (a John Deere company), Cargill, Corteva, Elanco, FMC, Merck Animal Health and Sealed Air are joining forces…