U.S. farmers in a class action lawsuit are seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Syngenta. Court records show the class action lawsuit is seeking court approval for a record…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…non-exhibitor first-time attendees, at 1,553. More than 3,600 farmers from across the nation and beyond attended the event, along with more than 150 media representatives. The event featured more than…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…out to community members for a nominal charge, anyone can walk up and purchase crops for a mere one dollar per pound, and additional crops are sold at nearby farmers…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
A native of Imperial Valley, Myrna P. Arambula hasn’t always been one of the leading female farmers in the area. The daughter of a farmer, Arambula would always have a…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Agri View: Planting by Zodiac Signs
…has noticed. Farmers have quit planting by the signs. Planting by the signs meant by the Zodiac signs in the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It listed the various seven best days…
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…tariffs,” saying the farm bill and tariffs “are not a separate issue” because farmers need to export. Roberts says the benefits of the recent tax bill could be negated by…
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…regulator, which has raised concerns that the Monsanto acquisition could pressure farmers, is expected to make its decision on the Monsanto deal by April 5th, though it could issue a…
Agri View: Agriculture Weather
…farmers in the southeast heavily. The major damage was to the fruit and vegetable crops. But, other sectors of agriculture were also impacted. Few people are aware that almost half…
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…manufacturing sector, and America’s farmers. Just last evening, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue again affirmed the administration’s support for a robust RFS,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “The U.S….
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Lopez added. Sometimes it may not be possible to get early treatments down, as Lopez noted Mother Nature can often catch farmers off guard. “Then we have to go back…
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…to Twitter earlier this week, Trump said the tariffs would “come off” if a new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed, adding that Canada must also “treat our farmers much…