…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…in rural America could not come at a better time. Rural broadband is essential to modern agriculture, the farmers and ranchers who grow our food and to the quality of…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…submitted for the contest by exhibitors of the largest annual agricultural show of its kind. The contest judges were made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals. The Top-10 New…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…afternoon, following the Senate’s passage. Perdue issued the following statement: “The passage of the 2019 Farm Bill is good news because it provides a strong safety net for farmers and…
2018 Farm Bill Conference Report Released, Members, Officials and Associations Comment
…on both sides has officially been approved and structured into a bipartisan bill that is said to benefit farmers, families and rural communities. Many people commented on the process and…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…well as at farms and packinghouses.” He said Farm Bureau also welcomes farm bill programs to protect animal agriculture from catastrophic diseases, to allow dairy farmers to enroll in risk-management…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…to clarify federal authority under the Clean Water Act. The new proposal seeks to restore more authority to state and local governments and would remove federal jurisdiction over many ditches,…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
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NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
…conference report is encouraging news for farmers and ranchers across the country. Now it is time for Congress to get the 2018 Farm Bill across the finish line. In these…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…helpful provisions and we will continue to build upon these through our authorities. As farmers prepare to make decisions about next season, I commend the leadership of the conference committee…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…particularly our dairy farmers,” said Ranking Member Peterson. “The bill’s new provisions will offer more flexible coverage for lower cost when dairy farmers need it most, and provide producers more tools to…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…the cattle sector because that’s a lot of rangeland. So, losing winter forage, and fencing, outdoor buildings.” CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires About the…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
…continued contributions,” Johansson said. In nominating Wenger for the award, the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau pointed to his “lifetime in leadership roles in agriculture,” starting as a state Future Farmers…