…happened at all. Water-saturated ground could not be planted, or would not grow much of a crop. The problem is wide-spread. Wisconsin and Michigan farmers are having a disappointing…
FACT Grants Available for Livestock and Poultry Farmers
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is now accepting applications for three different types of grants that are available for livestock and poultry farmers. FACT awards competitive grants to independent family farmers…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…more than 10 percent of total annual U.S. wheat exports, generally benefiting all U.S. wheat farmers and specifically farmers from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern and Central Plains states….
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…there is a growing level of concern among small farmers and ranchers. Many farmers worry that the current agricultural landscape is accelerating the amount of consolidation in the industry. During…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…improve the RFS program that will result in sustained biofuel production to help American farmers.” “President Trump has once again demonstrated that he is a champion for our nation’s farmers…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…and a more equitable program for all dairy farmers. Although federal milk marketing orders have been a pillar of the dairy industry for more than 80 years, the program has…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
Videos, infographics, farmer testimonials, FAQs highlight chicken’s environmental journey WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCC-Oct. 2, 2019) — With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-26-19
…Japan, CDFA’s new ‘One-Stop-Shop” farmer resource portal and the potential of sugarbeets as livestock feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…farmers and ranchers. When I visited Japan in May for the G20, I made it clear that the U.S. is Japan’s best customer and we felt that relationship was not…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…available grants and loans including programs that prioritize funding for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers, female farmers, veteran farmers, and urban farmers. Additionally, there is a list of quick links…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…ensuring our farmers and producers have access to a stable, legal agricultural workforce. By streamlining these processes, DOL is bringing the H-2A process into the 21st Century allowing farmers to be…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…