…duplicative burdens for many farmers, ranchers, water resource boards and public health professionals involved in mosquito control, all without providing quantifiable public health or environmental benefits. Conaway “The Agriculture Committee…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…that almond farmers and the industry as a whole have the tools to implement sustainable production practices that result in a plentiful, nutritious and safe food product for consumers the…
Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Labor Nervous
…least six states over the past week has left undocumented workers afraid to travel and farmers pondering whether they can risk hiring the workers, according to report by Bloomberg News….
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
Kansas Republican U.S. Senator Jerry Moran(more-ran) says wheat and sorghum need attention in the next farm bill, along with other key commodities including cotton and dairy. Legislators and agriculture groups…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…from nominations submitted by certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities….
House Agriculture Committee Prepares for Farm Bill by Exploring Economic Outlook in Rural America
…Michael Conaway. “Net farm income for America’s farmers and ranchers has fallen 50 percent over the past four years with the collapse in commodity prices. As we begin the farm…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…the redundant permitting process, and that he is hopeful “this is the last time.” Roberts says: “Farmers and ranchers work too hard to be forced to comply with regulations that…
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
A hearing by the House Agriculture Committee today (Wednesday) focuses on setting the stage for the next farm bill. House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway says farmers and ranchers are enduring…
Trudeau Talks Dairy Trade with House Speaker Ryan
…for America’s dairy farmers,” among other topics. Trudeau met with President Donald Trump focusing on trade and security, but did not touch on the dairy issue, according to the Hagstrom…
Agri View: ‘Fat’ People
…is because we are the best fed nation and the food cost less here. You can contribute the best fed and the cheapest to our farmers. But if we are…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…to nominate beef, dairy, or veal producers or importers to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Applications are due by March 16, 2017. The primary considerations in determining the…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…study Agricultural Business at California State University, Chico this fall. Grace comes from a long line of farmers and ranchers, and hopes to continue on with the family business. She…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
In its continued effort to share the compelling story of continuous improvement on America’s dairy farms, the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has opened participation in its…