American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
U.S. farmers and ranchers discussed the current state of regulations governing the farm labor market and efforts to navigate it, at a workshop during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…has made agriculture a clear priority, giving farmers and ranchers a seat at the table on the top issues affecting our farms, ranches and rural communities. What better way to…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…essay which explains California’s water problem. He says that people back east may not understand why our farmers are so concerned about improving the water supply here. We get about 12…
Hopes to Curb Agribusiness Consolidation as New Congress Takes Office
…the University of Missouri evaluated the impact of major agribusiness mergers and found that with further consolidation in the industry, “the vast majority of farmers, consumers and communities are left out…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…protect farmers from unjustified retaliatory tariffs from foreign nations. As part of that package, the Market Facilitation Program has been making payments directly to farmers who have suffered trade damage….
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…the agriculture industry will be paying close attention to the development of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly dairy farmers. The California dairy industry is especially interested in better trade…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
In what seems to be a sign of a warming relationship between the two top economies in the world, China has officially welcomed rice imports from American farmers. While it’s…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
…welcomed the legislation for their farmers and the American agriculture industry. In a statement the National Corn Growers Association said, “Between depressed commodity prices, record low farm incomes, as well…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…said Secretary Perdue. “Our employees work hard every day to benefit our customers and the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our programs. During a shutdown, we will…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…reform, streamlining government, and refocusing USDA to be customer oriented. Perdue “In 2018 we have fought for American farmers, ranchers, and producers by delivering new and improved trade deals like…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…of weight when it comes to trust among consumers. “They believe NGO’s, they believe scientists, they believe farmers, ranchers…the consumer just wants to see you being sincere, authentic, that you’re…