…“NPPC and U.S. livestock and poultry farmers are very grateful for the dedication and professionalism shown by FSIS inspectors during what we know are difficult times with this government shutdown,”…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…575 hours or 100 work days over a two-year period to apply for “blue card status.” “Farmers throughout California struggle mightily to find workers, and we all know that backbreaking…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…Feed reports have all been suspended until an agreement is made and all government functions resume. Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs About the Author Brian German Facebook…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…statements. Anyone with loan deadlines that occur during the government shutdown will not be required to make payments until all government functions resume. The three days of limited staff availability…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…of the panel, summarized the law firms’ strategy in North Carolina and the effect of the verdicts on farmers. “On paper it looks like they’re suing Smithfield Foods, but the…
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
…raised animal agriculture products. Farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention engaged with experts on what alternative sources of protein are, who backs them and…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
California farmers and ranchers saw some growth for the crop year 2017, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Review that was recently released. The total value of sales improved by…
A Government Shutdown Resolution is in “Best Interest for Farmers”
…shutdown– a resolution. Rolph explains a resolution would be beneficial for farmers and others who are reliant of government programs. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
More Women Returning to the Farm in Management Roles
…come back to the farm – and all kinds of family businesses,” said Bernick. Today, women comprise 31 percent of all U.S. farmers and ranchers, run 14 percent of all…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…barrage of environmental demands from European consumers. Like their American counterparts, European farmers have seen a reduction in farm subsidy payments and a more market-oriented farm program. But European farmers…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
The year is opening with uncertainty for farmers and ranchers despite several important developments such as the 2018 Farm Bill and the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement projected to be finalized once the government…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
U.S. farmers and ranchers discussed the current state of regulations governing the farm labor market and efforts to navigate it, at a workshop during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…