…raised animal agriculture products. Farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention engaged with experts on what alternative sources of protein are, who backs them and…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
California farmers and ranchers saw some growth for the crop year 2017, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Review that was recently released. The total value of sales improved by…
A Government Shutdown Resolution is in “Best Interest for Farmers”
…shutdown– a resolution. Rolph explains a resolution would be beneficial for farmers and others who are reliant of government programs. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
More Women Returning to the Farm in Management Roles
…come back to the farm – and all kinds of family businesses,” said Bernick. Today, women comprise 31 percent of all U.S. farmers and ranchers, run 14 percent of all…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…barrage of environmental demands from European consumers. Like their American counterparts, European farmers have seen a reduction in farm subsidy payments and a more market-oriented farm program. But European farmers…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
The year is opening with uncertainty for farmers and ranchers despite several important developments such as the 2018 Farm Bill and the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement projected to be finalized once the government…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
U.S. farmers and ranchers discussed the current state of regulations governing the farm labor market and efforts to navigate it, at a workshop during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…has made agriculture a clear priority, giving farmers and ranchers a seat at the table on the top issues affecting our farms, ranches and rural communities. What better way to…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…essay which explains California’s water problem. He says that people back east may not understand why our farmers are so concerned about improving the water supply here. We get about 12…
Hopes to Curb Agribusiness Consolidation as New Congress Takes Office
…the University of Missouri evaluated the impact of major agribusiness mergers and found that with further consolidation in the industry, “the vast majority of farmers, consumers and communities are left out…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…protect farmers from unjustified retaliatory tariffs from foreign nations. As part of that package, the Market Facilitation Program has been making payments directly to farmers who have suffered trade damage….
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…the agriculture industry will be paying close attention to the development of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly dairy farmers. The California dairy industry is especially interested in better trade…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…