…Endangered Species Act is an issue that has frustrated America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers for far too long. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape to unleash…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
There’s been talk of potentially issuing another round of Market Facilitation payments to farmers due to the Coronavirus. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the Coronavirus has complicated things…
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
…Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “USDA has set up a dedicated email account for those that are encountering issues and need to reach out about…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…Governor has called up the National Guard, allegedly to pass out food in the Sacramento area. This stay at home order feels so wrong, so un-American, yet the course of…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…issues for farmers and ranchers as American health officials continue efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. AFBF was invited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide feedback on…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…deliver the farm safety net programs and resource conservation programs that keep American agriculture in business today and long into the future. Online services are available to customers with an…
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
…Farmers and ranchers continue to harvest and ship foods to market as usual. They have adjusted daily activities to keep themselves, their employees and their products safe. People on farms…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…diseases in onions. The project looks to combat bacterial diseases of onions and will rely on surveys and sample information from growers. “This is a national project. We are working…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
A new rule that’s being proposed could drastically alter how farmers are implementing the use of drones in their operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…work to make sure our supply chain is impacted as minimally as possible.” “American farmers and ranchers are at the frontlines of maintaining the nation’s food supply,” Secretary Scalia said….
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…CEO Amy Wolfe said that they have been fielding calls from farmers and manufacturers asking how to reduce the likelihood of exposure while remaining compliant with the Equal Employment Opportunity…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…