…are a nation of laws and farmers believe our laws must be followed, but our laws also ought to allow for an adequate, legal workforce,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…Small White Turkey perfect for a smaller scale farmer with limited space. Because this heritage variety is not large enough to satisfy commercial demands, many farmers have found this to…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…wide variety of opportunities. She has been involved in numerous campus activities, including FFA for four years. She received three FFA degrees, participated in judging and speaking, and raised market…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…existing markets or open new ones and this infusion of money will do just that. American farmers are so productive that we need to continue to expand our markets wherever…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is the largest dairy cooperative in the U.S. serving 14,000 American dairy farmers, with a sizable presence in California. Both cooperatives believe the establishment of a joint dairy marketing agency…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-18-19
…Agriculture Organization is concerned with the future food supply and a forecast that show a significant increase in prune production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
Based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2019 crop forecast is calling for a significant increase in tonnage from last…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…is counterproductive and contradictory for these companies to receive assistance paid for with U.S. taxpayer dollars intended to help American farmers,” the letter stated. “It is unacceptable that American taxpayers…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of sulfoxaflor on a national level, Transform registration in California is going to require an additional regulatory process. The…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…earlier in the day. The H-2A update is being touted as a means to streamline the program, improving access to reliable agricultural labor and addressing excessive burdens for farmers. “We…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Agricultural Co-Op Consolidation Continues
…economy downturn, averaging four percent annually in 2016 and 2017. The report found that Co‑ops have continued to consolidate even as the number of farms and farmers has stabilized. Beginning…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…only 6% of the farmers who responded to our survey said they were using H-2A,” Johansson said. “Changes proposed by the administration may increase that proportion, but farmers also need…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…