…dairy operation will dictate what type of separator will achieve the best results. Livestock Risk Management Specialist, Deanne Meyer said there are several questions dairy farmers will need to ask…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…moves forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR). The goal is to implement a more scientifically-sound process for the development of new technologies that will benefit American farmers…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…assistance for farmers impacted by market disruptions, and more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…and to those who care for it: the farmers, ranchers and farm employees of California and the United States. He focused his public service on benefiting agriculture and all those…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
There have been reports of farmers having issues renewing their truck registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Will all of the positive momentum with regard to water management in…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
There have been reports of farmers having issues renewing their truck registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The problem revolves around compliance with the California Air Resources Board…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
…pre-disaster conditions. There are 41 California counties that are eligible for the program that assists farmers address damages from this year’s wildfires. Producers can receive as much as 75 percent…
Registration Open for 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention
…in agriculture. Some of the featured live events will include AFBF President Zippy Duvall’s annual address, the Ag Innovation Challenge, and the Young Farmers and Ranchers competitions. There will also…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…not allocated during the Phase I auction will be rolled over into the Phase II auction, with a budget of up to $11.2 billion. “Our nation’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural…
Tips on How You Can Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
…to the lovely fragrance of a cut tree, buying a fresh Christmas tree is a great way to support Christmas tree farmers. Each region of the country has its own…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…continuous CRP, which greatly benefits natural resources like water. Increasing the incentive payment gives farmers even more reason to participate in continuous CRP, one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors.”…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
A video series of ‘How-To’ guides has recently been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and farmers.gov. The Soil Health: How To video…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…agreements while working with our trade partners to expand market access for America’s farmers as they lead the world in growing healthy, affordable food,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…