…Endangered Species Act is an issue that has frustrated America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers for far too long. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape to unleash…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
…farmers as relief from the trade dispute with China. American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore says the bureau is looking at a variety of ways the government can help….
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
…about that. The email address is AgLabor@USDA.gov.” Listen to the report below. Farm & Ranch Headlines ~ 03.25.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…issues for farmers and ranchers as American health officials continue efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. AFBF was invited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide feedback on…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…electronically sign documents. Customers who do not already have an e-Auth account can enroll at farmers.gov/sign-in. For the most current updates on available services and Service Center status visit farmers.gov/coronavirus….
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
…Farmers and ranchers continue to harvest and ship foods to market as usual. They have adjusted daily activities to keep themselves, their employees and their products safe. People on farms…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…Eligibility for the program includes individuals, tribal entities, non-governmental organizations, as well as state and local government entities. While California’s shelter in place order is still in effect, NRCS will…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
A new rule that’s being proposed could drastically alter how farmers are implementing the use of drones in their operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…could be available to transfer to a different employer’s labor certification. The data, available on www.farmers.gov/manage/h2a, includes the number of certified worker positions, the current employer name and contact, attorney/agent name…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…CEO Amy Wolfe said that they have been fielding calls from farmers and manufacturers asking how to reduce the likelihood of exposure while remaining compliant with the Equal Employment Opportunity…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…Coronavirus is coming. The government is trying to reduce the rate of infection, to spread the conflagration out over time. If they succeed, we will not all get sick at…