…Some speculate that the brief government shutdown harms efforts to pass future legislation later this year, including the next farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…a farm bill that family farmers and ranchers can support. “American farmers are not only suffering from price pressure that has reduced net farm income by half over the last…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…Dairy Council of California’s Board of Directors by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. On his family’s farm in Tulare, California, Curti oversees operations for…
Farm Bureau Statement on WOTUS Jurisdiction Decision
Ellen Steen The following may be attributed to Ellen Steen, General Counsel of the American Farm Bureau Federation: “The U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly today that federal district courts—not federal…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-22-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Navel orangeworm strategies were discussed at the UC Statewide Pistachio Day and Trent Loos talks with…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
…“However, they do deserve some credit for taking the time to learn and appreciate the economics of the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Dicamba Ban
…into adjacent fields from the ones it was directly applied to, causing damage in soybeans that aren’t resistant to the herbicide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexican Ambassador says NAFTA Negotiations Are Making Progress
…January 23 through January 28. The Mexican Economy Minister also says that negotiations are almost complete on 10 of the 20 chapters in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
…Senator, says pulling out of NAFTA could be devastating for American agriculture. “In the real world, this is so very important to the average farmer or rancher that’s out there…
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
Farm Futures magazine recently released its survey of 2018 planting intentions, which shows that farmers aren’t quite ready to make major changes to their crop rotations. However, they are going…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…a working family farm in Maryland or a tour of the Beltsville Agricultural Center and National Arboretum. The nominal fee includes transportation and a boxed lunch. Read about the program…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…prospective farm loan borrowers. Your FSA Farm Loan Compass booklet was recently developed specifically for farmers and ranchers who have an existing farm loan with FSA. It provides detailed guidance…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…