…a flawed methodology to “exaggerate the financial condition of actual farmers and ranchers.” Willis says 70 percent of the income reported was derived from other sectors. His research shows that…
Environmental Working Group Keeps Eye on Farm Bill Development
…provisions of the Farm Bill represent a big opportunity to help farmers deal with the more serious issues they’re going to face regarding quality of life Opportunity The EW G…
GOP’s Evolving Tax Plan May See Changes
…National Corn Growers, Public Policy Senior chief Sam Willett says it’s not just equipment expensing, but a host of tax issues producers are following. Issues Producers also continue their decades’…
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…senators and assemblymen, along with industry groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association played an important role in helping craft language to ensure the ag industry would receive financial…
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…host of other issues concerning the industry. The field day began with a tour of some of the sorghum and alfalfa trials at the facility. Agronomy Advisor for Cooperative Extension…
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…one and two were largely uneventful with little resolution on major trade issues between the NAFTA partners, and there’s a hinting from the administration that a deal may not be…
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
…during the fall peak work season. Know the important safety and health issues that affect your immediate area. Slow down and watch carefully on roadways for slow-moving farm machines. Spend…
Kern County Tops 2016 Ag Production
…a means to better advocate on behalf of agriculture and bring awareness to farm issues, particularly the cost of production. Being the biggest agricultural producer in the country is quite…
Lighthizer Presses Taiwan on Ag Trade Barriers
…soybeans, cotton, soybean meal, wheat and dried distillers grains. Lighthizer also highlighted the need for progress on customs, goods, worker rights, and other issues discussed during the Trade and Investment…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…A number of growers reported issues with their root systems after their orchards endured several weeks of saturation. Water issues continued for some growers who were concerned about over-saturation in…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…workers, or sending them home early due to the conditions. Growers could run into issues if the fires continue and limit the time farmworkers are able to stay in the…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…with compliance issues. Over the years, our scope has broadened. While compliance is still a crucial part of our activities, the Almond Board now engages in production, nutrition and market…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…wind and some other issues,” said Jeff Bitter, Vice President of Operations with Allied Grape Growers. “Some structures were torn apart by some high winds, there were some power poles…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…trade for the United States. Our unique agricultural diversity, representing more than 400 different agricultural products, makes market access issues along with sanitary and phytosanitary measures key priorities for our…