Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…and direct assistance to Hmong farmers in central California who face barriers to successful farming due to poverty and cultural and linguistic isolation. A Florida State University project reached veterans…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…(FMV) of the agricultural land easement to protect farming and ranching on privately owned cropland. Rangeland, nonindustrial forestland, pastureland, that meet criteria as grasslands of special environmental significance may obtain…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…of farming and advising of the farmers.” Before joining Allied Grape Growers in 2000, DiBuduo had already been involved with farming all of his life. Over the years DiBuduo has…
V. P. Pence Presents National Ag Day Proclamation to Secretary Perdue
…honoring,’ and supporting, ‘America’s proud farming legacy.’ And I promise you we always will.” The video below is a recap of Vice President Pence delivering remarks and presenting President Trump’s…
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
People are more interested in knowing where their food comes from than ever before. Culver’s #FarmingFridays program is dedicated to providing that information. The popular series runs on social media…
Agri View: Trade, Politics Impacting Farm Jobs
Everett Griner talks about how trade and politics directly impacting jobs on the farm, and farming in today’s Agri View. The uncertainty of the future of NAFTA has a lot…
Rural Mainstreet Index Remains Positive
…mood of our farmers. Our area is somewhat dry and good spring rains will be essential for a good 2018 crop.” Farming and ranching: The farmland and ranchland-price index for…
Agri View: Farming is Dangerous Work
…know that farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Farming takes the life of more people than most industries. One of the most dangerous jobs is…
Agri View: Urban Farming
Everett Griner talks about urban farming just another way to grow food in today’s Agri View. There is a new term for small vegetable production. At least it is new…
Agri View: Imported Organics
Everett Griner talks about how unreliable imported organics really are in today’s Agri View. Organic farming has become a well known phrase in today’s world. From it’s start a little…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…soft spot for farming, despite pursuing a career as a locksmith for the California State Penal System. Myrna P. Arambula pictured on her farm by Jose Luis Herrera Wanting more…
Agri View: Planting by Zodiac Signs
Everett Griner talks about the zodiac signs influence farming in today’s Agri View. You know agriculture is an industry in constant change. But, there is one change that hardly anyone…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…producers must meet conservation compliance provisions, be actively engaged in farming and have adjusted gross incomes not exceeding $900,000. FSA will mail letters and pre-filled applications to all eligible cotton…