…with the administration and Congress on issues like trade, farm labor and regulatory reform, with the goal of boosting American agriculture and increasing access to American-grown food, fuel and fiber.”…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
Boswell The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) immigration and labor expert is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. AFBF’s director of congressional relations for labor and immigration, Kristi Boswell,…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges September 5, 2025 Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act September 5, 2025 Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Reference Manual to Celebrate Earth Day
…FARM Program has developed an extensive library of resources regarding the program and environmental stewardship. It can be found on the Environmental Stewardship page of the FARM website. Questions about…
NMPF Recognizes Members of Congress for Focusing Attention on Dairy Workforce Needs
As discussions over immigration policy continue on Capitol Hill, the National Milk Producers Federation thanked members of both the House and Senate for working to address the unique labor challenges…
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
…Water Challenges September 5, 2025 Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act September 5, 2025 Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming…
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
…Food Policy Conference. He estimates 80 percent of the nation’s milk supply comes from dairy farms that employ foreign labor, saying if there’s a continued effort to remove workers, there…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…for today. I’m Everett Griner. Image credit: A row of John Deere tractors ready for a California agricultural auction Image ID:261924122 Copyright: Maria Jeffs Editorial Credit: Maria Jeffs / Shutterstock.com…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
…to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…with all costs being covered, including labor costs and equity investors receiving a normal rate of return. Current expectations are for feed prices to remain low in 2017, but with…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…for each vacancy. The Board will submit the nominations to the Department of Agriculture for a final selection. More information is available on the Popcorn Research and Promotion Board pageon…
Natural Pest Repellents
…to see the fruits of your labor disappear or destroyed because of some hungry insects. There are some easy, do it yourself, all-natural ways to keep those hungry bugs from…
Agriculture Groups Focus on Importance of Immigration Reform in Letter to President
…the labor shortage “negatively impacts economic competitiveness, local economies and jobs.” The groups say they support strengthening the border and says the U.S. must relieve pressure on the border by…
Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
…this Phillips survey will be posted at DWR’s File Transfer System page after processing. Photography will be available for download in DWR’s online gallery after processing. Electronic snowpack readings are…
