…vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote. Farmers and…
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…of Oklahoma who employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices without a compelling state interest.” Supporters say it would allow farmers to defend themselves against unjust laws and…
Agri View: Farm Progress
Everett Griner talks about the progress of farming over the past 100 years in today’s Agri View. Farm Progress You want to know how farming has changed over the past…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…creative ways they reach out in their communities to share information about today’s food and farming.” This year’s CAE award winners come from 11 states: California, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan,…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
…in the size of government and allows activists to extort and micromanage all kinds of farming and business activities.” While it could be more than several months before the court…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…heart push their agenda at our expense,” he said. The dairy farming landscape – and the world outside of it – have changed considerably, Mulhern began. The numbers of farms…
Changing Organization and Well-Being of Midsize Farms
…that did not exit farming between periods) remained midsize between the same time periods. However, they were more mobile than large or small commercial farms. About 42 percent of continuing…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
…Krotz (USFRA CEO) discuss the reasons for the campaign, how these tools are continually improving farming and ranching practices, and the next steps in this effort. Additionally, Dr. Marty Matlock…
Western View: Green is the New Angry
…building this concept of Waters of the USA which makes farming almost impossible in wetlands – and expands the definition of wetlands to include almost any farm in the country….
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…a monthly copy of Florida’s most widely circulated Citrus magazine. I know very little about citrus farming and even less about citrus diseases. But I can tell you that disease…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…2016 projection when the same question was asked,” said Goss. Farming and ranching: The farmland and ranchland-price index for October fell to 25.0 from September’s 40.3. This is the 35th…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…more money to work with for farm programs if they did the work early. Another reason for getting the work done early is the dairy farming dilemma. A global oversupply…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…ago, to protect the future of the farming business and secure assets for their sons Brian and Chris—and now, for their four grandchildren. “This is the biggest challenge that people…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…farmers obtain the capital they need to get their operations off the ground, and they can also be helpful to those who have been farming for some time but need…