…of those who are hungry are farmers by trade, but lack the resources to grow their own food. In many developing countries, women in particular are well-positioned to lead families…
CWT Assists with 2.1 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 12 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), and Tillamook County Creamery Association who…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…emergency drought program implemented at the direction of Gov. Jerry Brown to assist farmers in moving to efficient water irrigation systems that save water, conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas…
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
…in the nation and a top agricultural producer in California. The Tulare County Farm Bureau represents more than 2,200 family farmers and is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the viability…
Crop Insurance Organic
The new insurance tool for Farmer’s going organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crop Insurance Organic USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…women in agriculture Are women farmers just as efficient as men? Many studies have attempted to assess whether female farmers are as productive as male farmers, and have shown that…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…basins as outlined in the landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, enacted by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in September 2014. An overview of the draft regulations was presented to the…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…to several thousand farmers and ag allies during the event’s General Session, to be held Friday, March 4, in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Secretary Vilsack continues to be a strong voice…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…also look for opportunities to recycle water from multiple sources, such as municipal wastewater, as a way of increasing overall water availability for farmers and all Californians. Air Quality: Investigatingthe…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…Contract Price addendum is available online atwww.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/organics/cpa_eligibility.html. More information on risk management tools available for organic farmers can be found on the RMA organic crops website. Visit www.usda.gov/organic to learn…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
Everett Griner talks about GMO foods ruled safe to eat in today’s Agri View. GMO Foods Ruling From: FDA.gov Labeling of Foods Derived From Genetically Engineered Plants The FDA recognizes…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…– were announced on Monday, Feb. 15 at AFBF’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. “We’re honored to have Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell join us…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…assistance available for veterans who are passionate about a career in agriculture. For more information on how USDA can help military veterans transition into agriculture as a career, visit www.usda.gov/veterans….
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…project. “Recognizing that different regions have unique challenges and resources, the President has called upon the federal government to act creatively in order to become more responsive to the ideas…