…CRP set for February 28, 2020 while signups for continuous CRP will remain ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing resource-conserving…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
…the Senate where we hope legislation is crafted that provides long-term solutions to the farm labor crisis. Farmers need meaningful reform that addresses the concerns of both workers and growers.”…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…Jamie Johansson said passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 represents a significant milestone. “This is a huge step toward addressing problems that have harmed farmers, ranchers and…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…a significant point of discussion. “I think farmers for the last couple of decades, have really started to understand that the soil is alive and in every tablespoon of soil…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…among young farmers and ranchers in California. They received the awards today during the 101st California Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Monterey. Seth and Alexandra Duivenvoorden of Cottonwood received…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…fourth-generation Sonoma County dairy farmer, was appointed to chair the Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee and serve on the CFBF board. Ronnie Leimgruber of Holtville was reappointed to chair…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. MFP payments are aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
California almond farmers continue long history of using research as the catalyst to evolve their practices, continuously challenging themselves to do more. (ABC) — The Almond Board of California (ABC)…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…Pelosi announced agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a big win for American workers and the economy, especially for our farmers and ranchers. The agreement improves virtually every…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…Noting the recent 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that led to the end of World War II, Johansson pointed to the crucial role farmers and ranchers had played in…
NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
…and will only serve to inflict further harm on U.S. hog farmers,” said Jen Sorenson, NPPC vice president. “California represents approximately 15% of the U.S. pork market, and Proposition 12…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…that was developed to assist American farmers and ranchers struggling as a result of the trade tensions with China, will total $14.5 billion for 2019. According to ERS Senior Economist…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to…