…might combine data from the USDA and other government sources, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the United States…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says Senator Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced legislation today that fails to fix mandatory Country-of-Origin labeling, driving the United States even closer to the forthcoming trade war…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, biotechnology is an essential tool for our farmers to meet this demand in an environmentally sound, sustainable, and affordable way. Unfortunately,…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…of 2015 would protect consumers from confusing and misleading GMO labels and create a national, voluntary labeling standard based on science and common sense. “The American Farm Bureau Federation supports…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation supports…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…Bill as quickly as possible so that producers can plan for the future and protect their businesses.” SCO will now be available in select counties for almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes,…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
A new, independent study by the University of California, Davis shows that re-using byproducts from producing and harvesting almonds is key to the industry’s environmental impact and further reducing carbon…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…just that for the area. Meteorologists have predicted El Nino events in the recent past, but they have never entirely come to fruition. Most farmers and ranchers in the state…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee responded to the concerns of farmers and ranchers across America as it put forward a bill today to extend important tax provisions through 2016. The legislation…
U.S. and Cuba Establish Normal Diplomatic Relations
This week the United States. and Cuba are resuming normal diplomatic relations, but officials say it may be some time before trade relations become normal and United States farmers can…
Who Can Farmers Talk To in Tough Financial Times?
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on who farmers should talk to – and where to go first – when facing tough financial times. Farmers’ Finances…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…about California’s dairy rival. California is the nation’s leading milk producer; Wisconsin is second. I was able to visit two dairies and interview the farmers at each. Here are photos…
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
…Milk Advisory Board is challenging California members of Future Farmers of America (FFA), California Holstein Association (CHA) and junior members of the California Jersey Cattle Association (CJCA) to create a…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
Today’s passage of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, is a positive step in the enactment of legislation that will bring common sense to…