…Orland. “I’d definitely buy it.” With the proceeds from ale sales, Camou and Schmidt have raised more than $16,000 for the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation. When combining…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…Booker, the bill is being promoted as a remedy for continued consolidation in livestock production. “Our independent family farmers and ranchers are continuing to be squeezed by large, multinational corporations…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…farmers and agribusinesses. “There is no doubt the House passage of USMCA is a win for America’s farmers, agribusinesses and the communities they serve,” says ARA President and CEO Daren…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…heard a panel presentation highlighting some of the issues that might make farmers a bit apprehensive about including hemp in their operation. “I think growers need to make sure that…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
The fourth version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program, known as FARM 4.0 will be put into place on January 1 and will remain intact until December 31, 2022….
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…certain FADs would immediately close U.S. pork export markets, with significant harm to our farmers, consumers and overall economy. NPPC continues to advocate for other FAD preparedness measures, including establishing…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…we’re all interested in that’s for sure.” The equipment needs for farmers in areas such as the Midwest can be significantly different than growers in California, not only in crop…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…which is not good for our farmers.” There is some concern that the increase could exacerbate the issue, increasing the attractiveness of agricultural products from both countries. President Trump also…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…on and will result in new science-based tools for our toolbox and cutting-edge systems we can use to help farmers and ranchers improve the health of their operations and protect…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…to the fifth-largest since the trade war began. Reopening the door to trade with China and others is key to helping farmers and ranchers get back on their feet. Farmers…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…genetically resistant alfalfa varieties available to farmers. Now, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS), University of Minnesota (UM) and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC) scientists is exploring a…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…being met with significant enthusiasm from the agricultural industry. “Reopening the door to trade with China and others is key to helping farmers and ranchers get back on their feet,”…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be embarking on a record, SEVEN agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to foster trade relationships and diversify export opportunities for America’s farmers and…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…alongside Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds while congratulating the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company of Stanton, Iowa, for receiving $6.4 million in first-round Reconnect Pilot Program funding to connect 477 households, 35…