…passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act sends an important signal to family farmers and ranchers that our elected officials are willing to act in these challenging times. The bill…
Dairy Organizations Collaborate to Address Quota Program
…Families of California, Land O’Lakes, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America and the STOP QIP organization will be conducting a multi-phase process aimed at soliciting and analyzing industry…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
…agriculture industry has struggled throughout the ongoing trade tensions with China. The Trump administration has been attempting to address the negative impact of the trade war through assistance packages to…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
…Perdue issued the following statement: “Our farmers and ranchers are the most productive in the world, and they want to obey immigration law. This move by the United States and…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…Decisions on replacing equipment can also be heavily influenced by cost. Bayer highlighted two different programs that are available to assist with the cost of replacing older equipment with more…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
The next opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America through the Almond Board of California’s Almond Leadership Program is at the end of the month. Program participant Purnima…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
…at the table to double down on finalizing implementation details so this agreement can be quickly approved. “Farmers and ranchers are carrying the heaviest burden from the ongoing trade wars….
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…Produce Safety Rule (PSR). The educational letters will be accompanied by a questionnaire that will need to be returned to CDFA no later than August 31. The questionnaire will assist…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…door to one of the largest markets in the world is key to helping farmers get back on their feet. “We wholly support the Administration’s efforts to stop unfair trade…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…its essential that farmers have the right tools to use,” said Dolcini. “At the same time, there is certainly more and more these days, interested communities, and community members, and…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
…birds. You won’t find a much prettier turkey than the Narragansett. These colorful birds are raised primarily for meat production, making an especially good pick for farmers that appreciate heritage…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…assistance to farmers, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “We appreciate the efforts of USDA and the White House to assist farmers who have suffered significant…