…unnecessary environmental reporting for farmers and ranchers. The Senate version of the bill, the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act, would do the same. Under current regulations, approximately 200,000…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…aid as a means to help farmers rebound after Mother Nature strikes. Here’s an excerpt from that piece: There are several benefits of crop insurance over ad-hoc disaster assistance. First,…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
A bipartisan bill to exempt farmers from reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard emissions from the natural breakdown of manure on their farms yesterday was introduced in the U.S. House….
Key Farm Groups Like Co-op Tax Fix
…tax overhaul. The changes to tax law give huge tax breaks to farmers who sell their goods to cooperatives over other types of businesses. Politico says congressional leaders want the…
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
…the “America First” trade agenda can be challenging, he feels it will be successful in getting U.S. farmers better trade agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
Farmers for Free Trade is gearing up for a half-million-dollar ad campaign for a new television ad warning against the aggressive trade policies of President Trump. Farmers for Free Trade…
Barrasso Introduces Catch-all Farm Regulation Reduction Bill
…requirements for farmers and ranchers. The bill would also end overlapping environmental permitting for pesticide application requirements, protect the personal information of agricultural producers, and prevent farmers from being hit…
Study Finds Breakthrough in Glyphosate Resistance Research
…killed. Armed with their new knowledge, the researchers can begin work on developing strategies to combat resistance in weeds. However, in the meantime, researchers say farmers should incorporate best management…
Farmers Seek Syngenta Lawsuit Settlement Approval
U.S. farmers in a class action lawsuit are seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Syngenta. Court records show the class action lawsuit is seeking court approval for a record…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…non-exhibitor first-time attendees, at 1,553. More than 3,600 farmers from across the nation and beyond attended the event, along with more than 150 media representatives. The event featured more than…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…turned her community garden into a nonprofit called Huerta Del Valle “The Valley’s Orchard.” She started applying for community assistance to develop the space. With the generosity of Kaiser Permanente,…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
A native of Imperial Valley, Myrna P. Arambula hasn’t always been one of the leading female farmers in the area. The daughter of a farmer, Arambula would always have a…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…