Secretary Karen Ross and Israeli Agricultural Minister Uri Ariel signed a Letter of Intent (see below) on agricultural cooperation furthering the commitment between California and Israel in addressing issues…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues,…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…once a month or as needed to make important decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs, county office employment, and other agricultural issues. Members…
Funding For Commodity Board Projects to Support Ag Industry
…scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new…
ChemChina Plans a Second Merger
…Bankers across Asia told the Financial Times that the move is politically driven and intended to make sure that ChemChina has the financial strength to absorb Syngenta. The heavily indebted…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…of another sector of the economy that has contributed so much, so consistently, over the last several decades. “The administration’s budget proposal fails to recognize agriculture’s current financial challenges or…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
…those areas, because most every county has agreed to manage areas not within a district.” In areas that could have contentious issues, DWR provided professional mediators. Tulare County Farm Bureau…
Stabenow Expresses Concerns with EPA Scientist Dismissals
…in Administration. In the letter, she asks Pruitt for names of who was dismissed and issues likely to come before the board in the next year, among a host of…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…of thousands of farming and manufacturing jobs in communities across the country,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA president and CEO. “The issues of geographical indications, intellectual property rights and ways…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…ranchers would need to borrow to continue their farm or ranch businesses or, worse yet, delay mandatory improvements to maintain the financial viability of their farm or ranch; Eliminate the…
American Farm Bureau Looks Forward to NAFTA Renegotiation
…Canada and Mexico to protect these important markets while also addressing issues that have limited the trade potential of U.S. farmers and ranchers. We remain committed to the goal of…
Why You Should Grow Your Own Food Forest
…soil. Unlike vegetable gardens or grass lawns, no fertilizer or organic compost is required. And it won’t be necessary to weed, water or replant anything. Forests handle these issues themselves,…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…funding of research and extension is critical to addressing organic rice production issues and providing practical solutions that will increase profitability, economic returns and the overall well-being of rural communities.”…