In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter provides insight on some of the trends and concerns for the…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
South Dakota Senator John Thune has asked the Department of Agriculture to make urgent changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program to assist farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…initiatives to improve competitiveness,” said John Keeling, executive president and CEO of the National Potato Council. “For this work to continue, this next farm bill must address these priorities.” Tom…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…that was introduced is a positive first step and I look forward to improving it even more as it moves through the legislative process.” – Rep. John Faso (NY-19) “I…
Chinese Tariff Increase Will Be Tough on California Ag
…tariff increase of 25 percent. “It’s very disappointing to see the United States pull back from a more liberal trade stance,” said California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre….
Easter Eggs for Your Basket Will be a Bit Higher This Year
…due to higher retail egg prices. Easter eggs are going to be a bit more expensive—37 percent higher than a year ago,” said John Newton, AFBF’s director of market intelligence….
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
The world’s largest maker of agriculture equipment, Deere and Company, is worried that possible trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries could affect its machinery sales. A Bloomberg report…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
Barrasso Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill Tuesday that incorporates several measures designed to ease the regulatory burden on farmers and ranchers. Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican who chairs the Senate…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…that these tariffs will cause retaliation “that comes straight out of the pockets of American farmers.” American Soybean Association President John Heisdorffer says, “These tariffs are a disastrous course of…
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
…east of Highway 1. Literary aficionados may know Salinas for the annual Steinbeck Festival (you may have heard of John, great American author and all that), but did you know…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…be borne on the backs of our farmers. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Association John Heisdorffer, President American Soybean Association Zippy Duvall, President American Farm Bureau Federation Roger…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…like in this hot, dangerous world?” At the meeting, UCCE advisor John Karlik pointed out that some listeners want to hear straight science, just facts. “We’re all needed,” Kearns said….
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…can be displayed in multiple formats to view field conditions. In January, John Deere honored FarmShots as its “Dealer’s Choice for Innovation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…