…table and offered them meaningful input in the rulemaking processes.” The Wall Street Journal Reports Christopher Giancarlo (John-car lo), the CFTC’s sole Republican member, is expected to succeed Massad, at…
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…continues to meet with highly qualified candidates. Former USDA Secretary John Block perhaps said it best, saying: “It’s very risky to think you know anything, because you don’t,” according to…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
…“an ideal nominee” who “has profound respect for the laws written by Congress.” Duvall conveyed that endorsement in a letter to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Barrasso…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…Papa John’s, and Chick-Fil-A in making the move over the next several years. In 2015, chicken supplier Tyson Foods announced it would also stop using antibiotics that are also used…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Service Agency Iowa State Executive Director John Whitaker when meeting with Dunn and White. “The chance to give young farmers a better opportunity to succeed when starting a farming career…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…B. Swilley, of Plant City, Fla.; John V. Bennett, of Alma, Ga.; Robert Carini, of West Olive, Mich.; Dennis G. Doyle, of New Lisbon, N.J.; H. Neil Moore, of Ivanhoe,…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…and Julieann Schedeen, of Boring, Ore. Reappointed to represent producers from these states are John S. Clark and Rolf Haugen, of Lynden, Wash. Newly appointed alternate members from these states…
Farm Income Drops 17 Percent in 2016
…slump isn’t just hitting on-the-farm producers, either. The weakened Ag economy is triggering cost-cutting measures and job layoffs at major farm input suppliers like Monsanto and John Deere, which have…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…said John Hawk, whose family has been in the Imperial Valley for three generations. “It looks like there’s plenty of product. It’s been a pretty warm fall, and so the…
Black Friday
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Black Friday You may have your eye on the latest John Deere lawn mower – or other farming supplies thanks to those…
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
…$49.87 for a meal for 10 people. A-F-B-F economist Dr. John Newton says the decline confirms the quality of the U-S food supply. “I think this year’s survey results reveal…
CAWG Elects New Board Members
…to their input and leadership,” said CAWG President John Aguirre. “They will join a group of effective leaders who will continue to provide a powerful voice for CAWG members and…
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
…Directors assuming new duties November 1st (19 members total on Board of Directors) For 1st term, three-year directors: Gordon Claassen – Cattle John Pisturino – Cattle Dennis Webb – Timber…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…billion in trade retaliations by Canada. Canadian Cattlemen’s Association spokesperson John Masswohl says: “We’re watching, and if we think it discriminates against our cattle, our recommendation is going to be…