…Cruz tells Reynolds to negotiate a deal that allows corn farmers “to sell much more corn,” but without costing thousands of refinery workers their jobs. From the National Association of…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about one farmer’s decision to place an agricultural conservation easement on his property. Sabrina Hill talks with Tom Ulm, president of Ulm Farms…
California’s Future Farmers Impress Secretary Perdue
…still some sizable obstacles confronting young and beginning farmers. United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue aims to assist young farmers and ranchers get established in the industry. “I think…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…family farmers and ranchers continue to face economic challenges, they remain committed to providing a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for consumers at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.” The…
U.S. Poultry Groups Applaud WTO’s Indonesian Ruling
…comments made by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who says the WTO action should result in increased export opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers. In its decision, WTO found that…
Agriculture Groups Band Together to Support Section 199
…reform legislation would eliminate Section 199. The letter states that ending the deduction would “result in many individual farmers paying more in taxes,” seeing up to double-digit increases in tax…
Analyst Predicts Farm Bill Delay
An Ohio-based economist and consultant told Pacific Northwest farmers last week Congress will most likely pass an extension of the 2014 Farm Bill, and delay the next farm bill until…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in today’s agricultural production,” Field Market Development and Research Field Representative Tino Lopez said. “The fall germinating bio-type of fleabane and marestail…
Fresno State Ag Mechanization Lab Gets Update
…students will get experience building and designing equipment and projects. The laboratory also provides students with applied learning experience by helping conduct Future Farmers of America high school state judging…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
…doesn’t show there’s a need for this.” The new rules will require farmers that are within a quarter-mile to produce a notification letter no later than April 30th each year,…
Farmers Need Trade to Move Record Corn Crop
It’s no secret that American farmers produced another record corn crop, which means overseas market access will be a big key to limiting losses due to depressed corn prices. The…
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…protecting U.S. farmers from cheaper Mexican imports. Growers in the southeastern U.S. support the proposal. Flake argues that the move would raise the cost of production, reduce the selection of…
Agri View: Montana Agriculture Losses
Everett Griner talks about agriculture losses in Montana in today’s Agri View. The wildfires in Montana caused terrific losses for the ranchers and other producers. Montana Agriculture Losses…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…made. “We think it’s vital for the future,” he said. Perdue talked with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the issues. “Our farmers are rule followers; they want to be compliant. …