…recovering well from the 2014 avian influenza, according to John Newton, AFBF director, market intelligence. Milk prices are down substantially from prior years, particularly compared to record-highs in 2014, due…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…with Burchell Nursery, the Fresno County nursery has many trials underway all of the time. Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter says there are some distinct qualities…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
John Duarte, a fourth-generation California farmer and Farm Bureau member, has taken a stand against the federal government over whether farming is a violation of federal law, and he is…
Medicinal Garden
…soothing benefits. Such as: St. Johns Wort and Oil Ginkgo Biloba German Chamomile Tea Cramp Bark Echinacea – known for treating the common cold. And, Passion Flower – a mild…
Optimizing Production a Nursery Focus
…are familiar with Burchell Nursery, located in Fresno County. Product development and plant breeder John Slaughter said his company takes many things into consideration with its trials at the nursery….
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “But getting the TPP approved and implemented is the No. 1 pork industry priority.” Weber The TPP includes the United States, Australia,…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
The National Farmers Union is concerned about continued consolidation among agribusinesses. After hearing the news of a $66 billion merger proposal between Bayer and Monsanto, NFU President Roger Johnson said…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…year 2017. Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union President, said, “Low commodity prices and high input costs have been relentless, and 2014 farm bill safety net programs have failed to deliver…
NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA
…abuse of its power and trust,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “We are very pleased with the Court of Appeals’ decision to reinstate our…
Companion Bill Would Improve Access to Conservation Assistance
…by Sens. Amy Klobuchar. D-Minn., and John Boozman, R-Ark., would exempt landowners from the SAM and DUNS requirements, thereby improving landowner access to NRCS’ voluntary conservation programs. “The best conservation…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
Klobuchar Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Arizona Republican John Boozman introduced the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act this week. It’s legislation designed to improve access to the voluntary farm…
NFU: Bayer/Monsanto Deal Bad for Farmers
…and not family farmers. Along those same lines, Johnson said, “We are pleased to see that the Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit to prevent a proposed merger between John…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Class 47 Fellows: Kevin Antongiovanni Tom Barrios Jared Britschgi Casey Creamer Chris Drew Ted Grether Randi Gwilliam John Hay Hans Herkert Stuart Hoetger Nadav Ichaki Tucker Knutz Brad Koehn Jenny…
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
…Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, John Morrell®, Cook’s®, Kretschmar®, Gwaltney®, Curly’s®, Margherita®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®, Morliny®, and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and…