…the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. Source: Future Farmers of America…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
…hasn’t gotten rid of thousands of the creatures, but, the fight goes on. It isn’t just farmers that are feeling the pain. Some of the successful removal has been in…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says he’s unhappy the White House is ratcheting up the trade war. While more tariffs on Chinese goods are set to go…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…China has done in excess of $100 billion more in subsidies to its farmers than it was allowed to do,” Gregg Doug said at the American Sugar Alliance’s International Sweetener…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…was intended to work. “This is a major moment for federalism. Because permitting has been so complex and expensive, most farmers and ranchers have given up on exercising their rights…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat with annual rental payments and cost-share assistance. Landowners enter…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…time for farmers. The overall impact of the trade dispute with China, the uncertain future of NAFTA and the ongoing debate in Congress regarding the 2018 Farm Bill are all…
Ag Holds Roundtable on Lawsuit Abuse
…Lawmakers and agricultural leaders discussed the growing threat to farmers and how out-of-state lawyers are using nuisance lawsuits to get around states’ right-to-farm laws. The discussion included the economic impact…
Agri View: A Look at Current Farm Politics
…best trade efforts farmers had before Trump disabled it. The steel-aluminum deal has not made things any better. Farmers are now concerned over the future of the corn-based ethanol. President…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement to allow imports of U.S. poultry meat and…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them more resistant to late blight, which is caused by a fungus-like organism. Late blight can destroy entire fields and force some farmers…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
The tariff relief funds that were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely only have a limited impact on California growers. The $12 billion-dollar tariff assistance…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
…potentially very good news for corn farmers. The agencies specifically requested comments on how EPA, “could support the production and use of higher octane gasoline” in order to support fuel…