…also learn more about the PAC and its role in our advocacy efforts. “Corn farmers are directly affected by the makeup of Congress. CornPAC is one tool we use to…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…can match the breadth, integrity, and transparency offered by AWA’s practical and achievable Certified Grassfed standards and certification procedures. We’re proud to support farmers and ranchers like Fouch Farm and…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
…Economic Policy and Cotton Flow committees and on its Quality Task Force. Also announced at NCGA’s annual meeting was that Louis Colombini, manager of the Westside Farmers Coop Gins in…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…stories, images and more, directly from the farmers, ranchers and other agricultural support businesses, whose daily lives – and livelihoods – are affected every day by agriculture in this country….
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit in Washington,…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…with other farmers in our area. It’s been really important to have those programs to help farmers understand how easy it is to start using no till and cover crop.”…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
Farmers and ranchers have been inundated with water issues the past few years. Drought, curtailments, the water bond, federal drought legislation, state drought legislation, diversion monitoring and reporting, El Niño…
Farmer Big Data
…it, where are they storing it and feeling a need for anything new.” AFBF is encouraging all farmers and ranchers to take the online survey – which only takes about…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and America’s dairy farmers will announce a significant commitment to child health and wellness through funding to support school nutrition in order…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…applications in soon. Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should submit applications by March 31, 2016, to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding….
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…can be achieved through public-and-private partnerships,” said Alexis Glick, CEO, GENYOUth. “I am excited that the USDA and the NFL continue to join with us and America’s dairy farmers to…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit;…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…eligibility, ranking and payments. Through CSP, USDA has provided more than $4 billion since 2009 in assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest managers to enhance conservation on more than 70…