…actionable insights to farmers, agriculture businesses, scientists or consumers. In addition, Microsoft is granting cloud-computing awards to aid university researchers and students who wish to take part in the challenge….
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, biotechnology is an essential tool for our farmers to meet this demand in an environmentally sound, sustainable, and affordable way. Unfortunately,…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…dollars in savings 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…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…just that for the area. Meteorologists have predicted El Nino events in the recent past, but they have never entirely come to fruition. Most farmers and ranchers in the state…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee responded to the concerns of farmers and ranchers across America as it put forward a bill today to extend important tax provisions through 2016. The legislation…
U.S. and Cuba Establish Normal Diplomatic Relations
This week the United States. and Cuba are resuming normal diplomatic relations, but officials say it may be some time before trade relations become normal and United States farmers can…
Who Can Farmers Talk To in Tough Financial Times?
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on who farmers should talk to – and where to go first – when facing tough financial times. Farmers’ Finances…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…about California’s dairy rival. California is the nation’s leading milk producer; Wisconsin is second. I was able to visit two dairies and interview the farmers at each. Here are photos…
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
Young dairy farmers and FFA members are among those invited to compete in a competition sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. Allison Rosa has more. Dairy Contest The California…
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…USDA has partnered with 1890s schools in a number of ways to make a positive impact in the lives of underserved farmers, youth and communities. Some recent actions include: Providing…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…as farmers and city residents alike cope with water shortages. “We know Congress can’t make it rain, but we also know that Congress can help our state do better at…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…