NFU Praises Parts of the Omnibus-Tax Extenders Package, Voices Concern Over Others National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson praised parts of the omnibus package that was passed today by…
Picking a Christmas Tree
…a local choose and cut farm. Most tree farms keep their fields very well groomed, but there are some things that are beyond the farmer’s control. Be careful of fire-ant…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…Appropriations Bill certainly serves Americans by providing stable funding for the government but, in some respects, it falls short for America’s farmers. “Notably, corn farmers are pleased the Congress included…
The Western View: Red Combines
If you have a farmer on your Christmas list, I have a book for you. It would make a great present for any gearhead that thinks tractors make good yard…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…CONNECT Main Stage.” This year’s AG CONNECT Main Stage will offer a variety of programs, such as executive and farmer panel discussions that will include leading farmers and executives…
Agri View: 100 Mile Yard Sale
…yard sale. You can bet it increases traffic on that day. A new twist has been added. A nine-county highway to promote-grown vegetables of local farmers. Not just fresh vegetables…
Push for Local Food in Schools
There’s a new national push for local food in schools, following a report by a California newspaper. Local Food in Schools Fifty agricultural trade associations, farmer co-ops and agribusinesses of…
COOL Update: NFU on Voluntary Labeling
Chandler Goule The National Farmers Union says repealing COOL is the wrong move and supports voluntary labeling of meat. Sabrina Hill speaks with NFU Senior Director of Programs, Chandler Goule….
Farming Simulator
…challenging world of a modern farmer: grow your farm in an immense open world filled with details and visual effects, including a brand new East-European map benefiting from improved graphics…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…are: — Water Management and Efficiency – A focus on accelerating almond farmer transition to more efficient irrigation scheduling and management practices to get the most crop per drop of…
Annie’s Project
…Illinois. Her goal was to marry a farmer and in 1947 she did. Annie spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband. This…
Rose for the Holiday
Golden Valley Roses in California has reinvented the wheel when it comes to how they grow mini rose trees. Cathy Isom has tells us about a rose farmer’s 10-inch-tall creation….
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…interest in beginning farmer and rancher programs are: the rising average age of U.S. farmers, the 8% projected decrease in the number of farmers and ranchers between 2008 and 2018,…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…resources and helps California schools connect with California farmers through the online California Farmer Marketplace. The California grant recipients are as follows: Center for Ecoliteracy, Berkeley Grant Type: Support Service;…