…agriculture I’ve met across America want very much to be able to keep more of what they earn to reinvest in their families and livelihoods. Most farmers, ranchers, foresters, and…
Trump Asks Roberts for Raincheck on NAFTA Discussion
…took the opportunity to bring up agricultural concern over the NAFTA negotiations. As the president walked out of the meeting, Politico says he asked Roberts, “How are your farmers?” Roberts…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…and their families. “Farmers have dealt with climate change their whole career, from week to week and from year to year and month to month,” said Perdue. American farmers have…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…food marketing practices, and questions about on-farm decision-making to help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others involved in running a farm enterprise. “Producers…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…by First Generation Farmers (FGF), a non-profit that started four years ago in Brentwood. Courtesy: First Generation Farmers FGF believes that training and mentoring those interested in farming is essential…
Survey Shows Young Farmers Ready to Defy Odds
The new generation of young farmers expects to overcome major barriers to their success in agriculture, according to a freshly released national survey. Young farmers expect to tackle barriers including…
Taking the Hassle Out of Using Grease Guns
…products designed to save farmers time and eliminate waste. Those who use a grease gun on a regular basis are familiar with the challenges of getting the grease coupler onto…
South Korea Minister Says No Concessions in Farm-Sector KORUS Discussions
…sector that it might be undermined as the country is already dealing with product oversupply. A public hearing on November 10 in South Korea was interrupted by farmers demanding the…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…beginning farmers the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, and to enhance their profitability and sustainability.” BFRDP targets farmers and ranchers who have never…
Farmers Getting Only 11 Cents of Every Food Dollar
The National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau Federation say that consumers are paying less and farmers are receiving less for this year’s Thanksgiving Day dinner. The NFU Farmer’s…
China Is The New Top Buyer of American Agricultural Goods
…$140.5 billion, the third-highest on record. Farmers produced another record corn crop and the protein sector continues to expand, so it’s going to take expanded exports to chew through the…
Senators Want Commerce Secretary to Analyze NAFTA Withdrawal Cost
…must be positive for agriculture. That’s especially important because farmers and ranchers have been struggling with lower prices for their products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…growers and 100 processors in California, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation farmers. To keep almonds as a sustainable crop for California, the Board increased and accelerated research investment…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
USDA is committed to assisting veterans start or continue farming and ranching operations in order to strengthen the American economy and provide livelihoods to our returning veterans. (Courtesy: USDA) The…