…– Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R – 2nd Dist. – Ind.), this important bipartisan legislation would expand IRS Code Section 2032A to allow more ranchers and farmers to take advantage…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…a small step toward protecting farmers from frivolous litigation, and add a study to examine whether the H-2A program affects U.S. farmers’ ability to compete with foreign ag imports. The…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, winter annual weeds can present a significant issue for farmers if not properly addressed early in the growing cycle. Preventative measures…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…one of the most significant challenges to successfully adapting. If current climate change models come to fruition in the coming years, it becomes even more important for farmers to carefully…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…don’t realize only 8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on food goes to farmers,” he added. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=CJ2Xmh7u4AQ&feature=emb_logo In a new Farm Bureau survey, most Americans were surprised to learn…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
(CFBF) — Committee approval of an agricultural immigration bill marks an important step for California farmers, their employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said. CFBF President Jamie…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
(USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 1
…that allows agribusinesses to share their seasonally-used equipment and assets, so farmers can monetize idle equipment during their off-season. Known as the “Airbnb” of agriculture, HarvestPort allows participants to both…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…to the 2019 MFP signup, from July 29 through December 6, 2019. For more information on the MFP, visit www.farmers.gov/mfp or contact your local FSA office, which can be found at www.farmers.gov. Source:…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…the Administration’s advocacy for American farmers and will allow our wheat exporters to compete on a level playing field,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “We look forward to increased exports of American…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-14-19
…Act, a workshop detailing Assembly Bill 2114, and how farmers can move forward without Chlorpyrifos. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…is great news for both America’s farmers and China’s consumers,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “China is an important export market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…shows that nearly half of the $14.5 billion that was authorized for direct payments as part of the trade assistance package has already been sent to farmers. More than a…