…RFS. Tuesday’s announcement now provides new market access for sorghum producers. NSP Chair Don Bloss of Nebraska says Tuesday was a great day for sorghum farmers and their partners in…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…The resulting reduction in profitability through the beef industry would be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…lands we’ve used for multiple generations.” Another major issue impacting farmers and ranchers across the country is misuse of the Endangered Species Act. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: Women Cattle Ranchers
…I saw a figure of what percentage of farms were owned by women recently. Some parts of being a woman on a farm are much harder for her than for…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…quickly as possible.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-25-18
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House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…program for farmers. Back in June, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy promised several members there would be a vote. Politico says House Republican leaders now don’t have any plans to…
Higher Inventory and Tariffs Impacting Cattle Markets
…expansion.” Rising tariffs on U.S. meat exports are also expected to have a heavier impact during the second half of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…has worked to assemble this package quickly at a time of market uncertainty for farmers and ranchers,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in press release. “Ultimately, farmers…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Director of Employment Policy Bryan Little. CFBF is encouraging those in the agriculture industry to voice their concerns regarding the new labor proposal. Western Growers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-24-18
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Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…the farm sector extremely hard and provoking ag groups and farm-state lawmakers to become much more vocal in their opposition to Trump’s tariffs. The opposition is growing after Trump repeated…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…needs are met, gives needed flexibility to avoid farm disruptions, eliminates regulatory burdens, and provides effective means of enforcement and monitoring. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….