…President Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…data and maps “fail to accurately determine broadband access,” Hurst said. “Farmers and ranchers … must have access to fixed and mobile broadband to be more efficient, economical and responsive…
Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech
…ends of that spectrum and not in the middle where farmers can benefit from it the most. Listen to the story. Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech About the…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…to China. While the troubling trade market is not likely to remain the status quo, Secretary Perdue noted that it is because of American farmers success that they carry much…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…kind in the world and it’s designed to ensure that there is enough genetic diversity available for breeders to meet the changing needs of the farmers and ranchers who provide…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…2017, farmers received approximately 14.6 cents of every food marketing dollar, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series. However, after accounting for the costs of production, U.S. farmers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-01-19
…the year 2018, concerns regarding FDA guidance on animal genomics, farmers not dumping fertilizer blindly on crops and another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/482039932338151/ Farmers and ranchers would be best served by approaching agricultural engagement with public officials in a more unified manner, highlighting the underlying importance of having a strong agricultural industry. …
DOJ Now Investigating Poultry Price-Fixing Allegations
…filed similar lawsuits against several of the companies named in the Maplevale suit. Poultry farmers have also been involved in litigation against some of the leading poultry processors, alleging a…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how young farmers are successfully shrinking their student loan…
Almond Update: Children’s Book Educating and Raising Money for FFA
Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…involved in the regulation of gene-edited animals, telling farmers at a recent event in Iowa that he would be discussing the issue with President Donald Trump. About the Author Brian…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…to each agency’s respective mission areas. “America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers depend on the certainty and availability of USDA’s programs and assistance. That is why we are working diligently…