…Nation (WIIN) Act. “The RAILWAY Act builds on the success of the WIIN Act by continuing to increase California’s drought resiliency and helping ensure our communities, families and farmers have…
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a devastatingly weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and several state Farm Bureaus, are urging congressional…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…to delivering our programs. At the same time, we will maintain a safety net for farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, and people who need assistance in feeding their families.” Source: USDA…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…the administration continue its efforts to resolve that trade dispute and restore improved trade flow between the U.S. and China.” The issues that farmers are facing as a result of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-08-19
…talk about newly proposed Assembly Bills that are making their way to Sacramento and how they will effect farmers across the state. Tune in to the show for these news…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
…FDA has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to help streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The FDA also worked on updated plans relating to public warnings about…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
Work is underway to ensure that the current levels of incentive funding for agricultural equipment replacement remain available to farmers. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal looks to reduce the funding…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…Blum. “I see this survey as an opportunity [for farmers] to share their perspective on what kind of support they need and are willing to take when it comes to…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…in excess of allowances for two different types of rice, as well as wheat. “We know that America’s farmers and ranchers thrive in a market-oriented, rules-based global economy. That means…
Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens
Farmers are well aware pests and plant diseases cause reductions in yield and quality, which result in not only economic losses but food security issues at household, national and global…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
…U.S. businesses and farmers who simply cannot afford more tariffs. However, existing tariffs and shifting deadlines are still making it harder for Americans to plan for the future, invest and…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…deficit can be filled from new supplies at a cost the farmers can bare. The remainder will need to come from managing demand, which highlights the value of water trading. …
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…Waite Park, Minn., received the award for conservation planning, in honor of his 38 years working one-on-one with farmers and ranchers to help them improve and protect their land. Lohr…