…talks about invasive disease problems, which have been imported through natural causes, for farmers in today’s Agri View. Imported Invasive Disease Problems I mentioned several times, once just recently, about…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…uses field measurements and remote sensing data to assess the impacts of grazing. The results will be integrated into the web-based Climate Engine Rangeland Tool that ranchers and land managers…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…These cattle were dangerous beasts, often half-wild from being left on the range while the ranchers were off fighting the war. Some 5 million cattle were roaming the Texas plains,…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…will receive $280 million to use with the South County Ag Program to treat recycled wastewater and provide it to farmers in Sacramento County. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency will…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…how much help farmers will get and how they’ll prove economic harm. More details are scheduled to come out after Labor Day. USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson says soybean farmers,…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
…RFS. Tuesday’s announcement now provides new market access for sorghum producers. NSP Chair Don Bloss of Nebraska says Tuesday was a great day for sorghum farmers and their partners in…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…lands we’ve used for multiple generations.” Another major issue impacting farmers and ranchers across the country is misuse of the Endangered Species Act. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Agri View: Women Cattle Ranchers
Everett Griner talks about how women can be successful ranchers in today’s Agri View. Women Cattle Ranchers It is an established fact that women are now a part of agriculture….
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…further enhanced. In roughly one year, the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Project went from the construction phase to delivering recycled urban wastewater to farmers in the San Joaquin Valley….
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…provide a welcome measure of temporary relief to our farmers and ranchers who are experiencing the financial effects of the trade war. This should help many of our farmers and…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…program for farmers. Back in June, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy promised several members there would be a vote. Politico says House Republican leaders now don’t have any plans to…
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…law that requires farmers to respond also requires the federal government to keep all of the information confidential. It’s used only for statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate…
Agri View: High Cost of Wildfires
…floods, and tornadoes, wildfires generally hit farmers and foresters harder than it does urban dwellers. Look at what occured in Oklahoma back in April. It cost cattle ranchers over 26…