Great Britain’s exit from the European Union may open the door for British farmers to grow genetically modified crops. British officials are drawing up plans that could allow GM crops…
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
…next 12 months, bankers are expecting a default rate of five percent on ag loans. Alan Hoskins of American Farm Mortgage said one of every four farmers is looking at…
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
…third successive year of price declines, undermined by weakness in agricultural commodity prices which is expected to leave one-in-five farmers lose money this year. A land price index compiled by…
Lawsuit Against CA Poultry Cage Rules Rejected
…says the states failed to show how the law would affect the states themselves rather than individual farmers. An Associated Press report says California voters approved a ballot measure back…
Agri View: Cyber Crime
…highly coveted. And experts have warned that no computer is hack proof. All thieves need is time to breech the safety of any computer. Alright farmers, beware, you have been…
First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
…he joined the Peace Corps and worked with farmers in Western Samoa. When Tom returned to the United States he got a job with the Environmental Protection Agency in San…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…the extraordinary accomplishments of farmers and ranchers who go the extra mile in managing the natural resources on their farms and ranches. Aldo Leopold recognized that good stewardship required farmers…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
Negative Cash Flows for One-Fifth of Livestock Farmers November Survey Results at a Glance: For a 15th straight month, the Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral. Farmland prices decline…
Dairy Digester Dedicated
CDFA Undersecretary Jim Houston speaks at the dedication CDFA Undersecretary Jim Houston joined the celebration in Fresno County for the dedication of a new dairy digester at Open Sky Ranch…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…committed to fighting hunger and feeding potential. We also will continue our partnerships to develop sustainable agriculture programs with smallholder farmers that help prevent post-harvest loss in major ingredients relevant…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…Farmers and ranchers remain concerned about hunger in America. Many of our young farmers and ranchers in particular are involved in organizations such as Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest),…
Roberts Disappointed with USDA’s Advancement of GIPSA Rules
…April 2016, I sent a letter to USDA urging the agency to reconsider issuing the rules. I heard concerns about the GIPSA rules from farmers and ranchers at a hearing…
Senate Ag Committee Urges Obama to Press China on Biotech Approvals
…they make. When the Chinese government fails to remain transparent, science-based, and timely in its regulatory process it impacts not only our farmers’ and ranchers’ abilities to access critical markets…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
…volunteers appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, NOSB members include four organic farmers; two handlers; three experts in environmental protection and resource conservation; three representatives of public interest or consumer…