Farmers, ranchers remain concerned on current conditions; optimistic about future Despite continued flat commodity prices, attitudes of U.S. farmers took a solid leap into positive territory, according to the most…
March FAO Food Price Index Slips
…for the second consecutive month, dropping 6.2 percent from February. The dairy index averaged 189.8, down 2.3 percent, and the meat index average 163.2, up 0.7 percent. Finally, global sugar…
Agri View: GMO Crops Advance
…produce a crop. Also the amount of pesticides necessary to protect it. One other thing, genetically modified crops increases production. Most farmers who grow them are convinced that GMO crops…
Farm Bureau Statement on Gorsuch Confirmation
…is to faithfully apply the Constitution and the laws as written by Congress. This is essential to America’s farmers and ranchers as cases affecting their very ability to produce food…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…These measures will help achieve a top priority in the Governor’s Water Action Plan – to “make conservation a California way of life.” Ross “California’s farmers and ranchers practice conservation…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…veterinarians in rural America,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “This assistance will help veterinarians return to rural America where they can provide needed services to our farmers and ranchers, and…
Drone Operators on Farms Asked to be Extra Cautious
The National Agricultural Aviation Association wants to remind farmers using drones on their operations this year to remember to keep an eye out for agricultural aircraft flying low over their…
Ag Groups Oppose Air Traffic Control Privatization
The Ag Retailers Association, the National Farmers Union, and a host of other groups sent a letter to Congress opposing the possible privatization of the nation’s air traffic control system….
Canada Trade Policies Hurting Rural America
…dairy exports in violation of trade agreements between the two countries. The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the International Dairy Foods Association want the president…
Agri View: Farming Proposals
…or your business tried to tell you how to run it? Isn’t that ridiculous? Well it is happening to farmers. Massachusetts passed a law recently that regulates how farmers can…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…recipient of the Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award. For 17 years, Lewis has served as a UC Cooperative Extension advisor, helping farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and other…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…(CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). “These programs provide the tools and resources that independent family farmers and…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…that the proposal will dramatically increase transportation costs for farmers, ranchers, food processors and agricultural suppliers, according to the LA Times. Regarding vehicle fees, the letter states: “Unlike the diesel…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…techniques to kelp farmers, and develop templates for business and marketing plans. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges….