…one of the most significant challenges to successfully adapting. If current climate change models come to fruition in the coming years, it becomes even more important for farmers to carefully…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons. Follow AFBF on social media: Twitter, @FarmBureau; Facebook, @AmericanFarmBureau; and Instagram, @AmericanFarmBureau. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
(CFBF) — Committee approval of an agricultural immigration bill marks an important step for California farmers, their employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said. CFBF President Jamie…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…pesticides, it’s tricky because each type of human consumption has to have different risk assessments done on it,” Huntsinger noted Farmers have expressed tremendous interest in hemp production, with many…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…acre on average, with plans to expand in the future. “Our goal is in the next two years to probably get to around 1,500 pounds of pellets per acre,” said…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…to thank a veteran, be the kind of American worth fighting for. A veteran is someone who felt the call of duty and put their life on hold to wear…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 1
…that allows agribusinesses to share their seasonally-used equipment and assets, so farmers can monetize idle equipment during their off-season. Known as the “Airbnb” of agriculture, HarvestPort allows participants to both…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…second relief strategy to support American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
Research models show that increases in overall temperatures in California will have a direct effect on how some crops are going to be produced in the future. In one study…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…the Administration’s advocacy for American farmers and will allow our wheat exporters to compete on a level playing field,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “We look forward to increased exports of American…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-14-19
…Act, a workshop detailing Assembly Bill 2114, and how farmers can move forward without Chlorpyrifos. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
(NCC) — The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) applauded the announcement that China will lift its ban on imports…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…is great news for both America’s farmers and China’s consumers,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “China is an important export market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be…