…of its kind in the nation, and encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and improve soil health. The Healthy Soils Program stems from the…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…his dairy farm over the years,” said Jeffrey Mitchell, UC Cooperative Extension cropping systems specialist and CASI founder. The dairy producer, who milks about 2,000 cows at his farm west…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
…allows farmer cooperatives to pass nearly $2 billion nationally directly back to farmers across rural America, and farmers can then deduct their share of the Section 199 benefit on their…
Korea Submitting Plan to Renegotiate KORUS
…countries appears concerned to reopening the trade agreement. South Korean farmers and stock-breeders have opposed any additional market opening to the U.S., claiming they suffered substantial damage over the past…
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…latest Census of Agriculture also found that of the young farmers surveyed, 69 percent had college degrees. Between 2007 and 2012, the number of farmers between the ages of 25…
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
…American agriculture. The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions about community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…more than 125,000 wheat farmers across the Northern and Southern Plains. The contribution brings General Mills’ recent financial commitments to nearly $3 million for promoting the expanded adoption of soil…
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers and ranchers have long called for a fair tax code that recognizes our hard work as…
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports to Continue Strong in FY 2018
…and around the globe to boost export prospects for American farmers and ranchers not only by expanding existing markets and improving existing trade agreements, but also by aggressively pursuing new…
South Korea To Hold KORUS Public Hearing
…farmers and livestock breeders, according to the Korea Herald, a Korea-based newspaper. The second public hearing taking place Friday (today) allows Policymakers, trade experts and citizens to take part in…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…next generation of beginning farmers and aims to establish a standard career pathway for beginning dairy producers in support of profitable and sustainable businesses. The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship enrolled 140…
Perdue on President’s “Bring Back Main Street” Message
…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…