…market access. The Administration remains committed to conducting the negotiations with timely and substantive results for America’s workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. The text of USTR Negotiating Objectives for NAFTA….
Agri View: Getting Food to the Needy
…there is no food shortage in America. The problem is getting it from the farm to the families who need it. That is the part farmers can’t do. The problem…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…awarded a total of $3 million in grants to 61 conservation districts in 30 states through this initiative. The projects funded in the 2017 funding cycle will help urban farmers,…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…upcoming farm bill debate. “Because of low commodity prices, many of America’s farmers and ranchers are struggling,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “The risk management and safety net provisions of…
Pruitt, Zinke Visit State Farm Bureau Presidents
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Council of President’s meeting, Pruitt told the group EPA is returning power to the states and “standing with farmers who have been hurt by misguided…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…the mechanisms that govern how plants interact with the world around them,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “The expectation is that NIFA investments will result in tools for growers to…
Farms and Ranches Need Tax Relief Now
…Dakota farmer, told the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy. “Farmers and ranchers operate under tight profit margins, often at rates of return that are modest compared to…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…innovation is crucial for continued success as farmers work to navigate increasing laws and regulations on labor, environmental concerns, food safety, and trade. One of the most beneficial advancements available…
USDA Releases July WASDE, Crop Production Reports
The recent World Agriculture Supply and Demand (WASDE) report by the Department of Agriculture projects corn and soybean farmers will grow more crop than previously anticipated. USDA on Wednesday increased…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…West. The goal is to continue providing quality news to farmers and ranchers, while also bridging the informational gap between the agricultural community and the general public. “It’s been extremely…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…across the government. “As our knowledge of plant genetics and biology has grown over time, scientists and plant breeders have gained access to new information, tools, technologies, and strategies to…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
Now that agencies, farmers and others in affected California groundwater basins have formed local groundwater agencies, the costly and more challenging work begins, as the agencies develop groundwater management plans….
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…to launch the program. After a series of trials with 13 farmers, the program is now opening to farmers nationwide. Part of the certification includes dedicating a minimum of 5%…
Western View: Ventura County
…parking lot. How did Ventura county escape that fate? The county government recognizes its agricultural roots, and supports farming. The county passed a ‘Right to Farm’ ordinance back in 1997….