The California Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program represented the state at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada that took place February 16 through 19….
No Deal After White House Biofuels Meeting
…the two sides who have been feuding over the current state of the renewable fuels law. The decade-old policy was intended to help farmers and reduce the nation’s petroleum imports….
Agri View: Technology Expanding
…The clothes you wear from fabrics that didn’t even exist 50 years ago. And the food you eat. Still produced by farmers. But, you take away the technology and half…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…the U.S. The preliminary injunction will halt California’s labeling requirement until a final ruling on the matter is issued by the court. “Farmers work tirelessly to put food on America’s…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…with producers through the spring with mailings, phone calls, and personal visits. To avoid these additional contacts, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to complete their Census either online at www.agcounts.usda.gov…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility). Funding is provided under the…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…Bill is eminently qualified to help our nation’s farmers, but unfortunately his nomination fell victim to political games. There is no better champion for farmers than Bill Northey. He is…
Agri View: Pickup Truck
…makers out of Detroit. This year, all three major builders are showing newly designed models. And, they are not necessarily designed for farmers. No. It isn’t for farmers anymore. It…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
…statewide competitive grants process and in 2018 will not include a pre-proposal process. Eligible applicants include state and local government, nongovernment organizations, Tribal governments, eligible private business and individuals. Applicants…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…our nation. This growth has slowed, however, in the face of past government policies and oil industry opposition. But while our fellow farmers struggle with declining farm income and a…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
Legislation that would worsen the worker shortage crisis for farmers throughout the country has received unanimous opposition from the board of directors of Western Growers, whose members supply more than…
Changes Made to H-2C Immigration Bill
…article says the changes would let farmers have more time to comply with E-Verify. The bill would alleviate concerns over the maximum visa length, extending the term from 18 to…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
A DTN report says Congress may be close to replacing the Section 199A language in the new tax law that curbs the advantages of farmers who sell their products to…
Mexico Buying More Brazilian Corn as NAFTA Negotiations Continue
…Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Mexican government data and top grain merchants all say they fear supply disruption from the U.S. if the White House ever followed through on its threat…