…the nation this morning, President Obama said the following: “[N]umber three. We should pass a farm bill, one that American farmers and ranchers can depend on, one that protects vulnerable…
USDA Announces Cancellation and Postponement of Selected Reports Impacted by the Lapse in Federal Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) have cancelled or postponed publication of selected USDA statistical reports…
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…2013. “Farmers and ranchers are dedicated to providing us with a safe and consistent supply of food and fiber. We want the public’s help to tell their stories,” said Jerry…
Denham Appointed to House-Senate Farm Bill Conference
…I know how vital the Farm Bill is to farmers and ranchers, not to mention to the American people who rely on a safe and affordable food supply. The Farm…
House Democrats Named to Farm Bill Conference
…stability to our farmers and ranchers, our rural communities, and American families across the country.” The following Democratic Members will serve on the Farm Bill conference: Leader’s Representative: Congresswoman Marcia…
America’s Farmers Grow Communities
The Monsanto Fund’s fourth annual America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is once again giving farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit organization. Julie McPeake has more….
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
Bee health is a big concern for the Almond Board, which has teamed up with Project Apis m. to help improve the future of honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…exists significantly in eight counties, employs over 12,000 people, with a foundation of over 3,900 producers, the vast majority of whom are family farmers who ship fresh product from approximately…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…irrigation system performance. Future classes will address irrigation scheduling, system design and fertigation practices, and other pertinent water management projects. The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency that…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation took action Monday to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. AFBF filed…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
Today’s California ag headlines include the California Strawberry Commission praising Governor Brown, China’s impact on California’s nut industry, a free workshop for beginning farmers, and a harvest festival. Click to…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…is essential to ensuring a highly productive, continuously innovative, and safe food supply,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Our national investment in agricultural research is critical if we are to…
World Dairy Expo This Week
The World Dairy Expo continues in Madison, Wisconsin today. Pam Jahnke has an update on some future plans for the expo. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, issued the following statement about the expiration of the farm bill: “Farmers and ranchers, along with 90 percent of the country, are frustrated…