…terms on the Women’s Leadership Committee. Cole Coxbill, a cattle rancher and crop grower from Wyoming, was elected the new chair of the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, which…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…or demonstrating technical skills or expertise,” Arnot said. In consumers’ eyes, farmers’ practices are an illustration of values in action. By being transparent and sharing their practices, farmers can demonstrate…
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
With food recalls on the rise and the threat to food security growing, food manufacturers are going to want to know more details about farmers’ and ranchers’ food safety and…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…the same type of regulatory enforcement could become commonplace, threatening farmers across the nation. EPA has said that farmers have no need to worry about the rule because normal farming…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…head of the nation’s largest farm organization – echoed the challenges farmers and ranchers face when government oversteps the limits of the law. He reminded attendees that the organization’s struggle…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…provide.” Vilsack took a variety of questions from a standing-room-only crowd of farmers and ranchers on the IDEAg Trade Show floor. “This country is great because we have great farmers,”…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
Acclaimed real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran addressed farmers and ranchers at the closing session of the 97th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…(UAVs) that operate with human scouts to research solutions for specialty crop farmers, improving how farmers can obtain timely estimates of yields, diagnose crop stress, and detect pests. The program…
National Milk Day
…when milk was first delivered in sterilized glass bottles. So make a toast to this wonderful food, and be sure to thank the dairy farmers who produce it. National Milk…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…or uninformed about connecting with consumers is no longer an option for farmers and ranchers, Saylor issued a challenge to attendees for the coming year. “Stretch and think outside the…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
Farm bureau members from around the nation are gathered in Orland, Florida for annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
Farmers and ranchers need to adopt technology and they need to stand up for their rights. But most of all, they need to share their stories, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…State Fair, classroom resource kits on crop and plant science provided by the Stanley W. Strew Education Fund, and support for California Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) leadership and development…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…and ranch lands via agricultural easements. This proposed climate smart agriculture investment by the State of California will help farmers and ranchers adapt to climate variability while meeting the demand…