…awards listed below are one-time awards. First Name Last Name School Award Title Amount Annika Atsma Tulare Union HS Young Farmers and Ranchers $500 Tara Bane COS Young Farmers and…
Buffet Foundation/Drovers to Raise $2 Million for Wildfire Relief
…matched dollar-for-dollar by the Howard G. Buffet Foundation, up to $1 million. Howard Buffet says, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime disaster that’s left ranchers with both immediate and long-term needs to…
The Western View: The Central Valley Habitat Exchange
…an innovative proposal that would help ease this problem. They’re working a new program that would pay farmers and ranchers to grow wildlife habitat in addition to crops on their…
Animal Rights Groups Want Dead Animal Payments Stopped
…money to compensate producers without requiring them to provide shelter and shade for their animals. The HFA says in its petition, “It’s a disincentive to farmers and ranchers to take…
U.S. Petition Seeks Brazilian Beef Ban
…the largest segment of American agriculture – the U.S. cattle industry, as well as protect American consumers.” The petition is backed by the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund or R-CALF USA….
Tax Reform by August Unlikely
…and have called on Congress to create a simpler tax code for farmers and ranchers. Ag groups are also urging Congress to reduce income tax rates, reduce capital gains taxes…
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
…The survey finds issues including farm profits, industry consolidation, farm consolidation and health care, along with technology needs, are all top-of-mind for farmers and ranchers. The report predicts industry consolidation…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…leadership on climate change. The Paris Agreement is vital to enhancing the climate resiliency of family farm operations and rural communities, and it allows family farmers and ranchers to join…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
Farmers, ranchers remain concerned on current conditions; optimistic about future Despite continued flat commodity prices, attitudes of U.S. farmers took a solid leap into positive territory, according to the most…
Farm Bureau Statement on Gorsuch Confirmation
…is to faithfully apply the Constitution and the laws as written by Congress. This is essential to America’s farmers and ranchers as cases affecting their very ability to produce food…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…These measures will help achieve a top priority in the Governor’s Water Action Plan – to “make conservation a California way of life.” Ross “California’s farmers and ranchers practice conservation…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…veterinarians in rural America,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “This assistance will help veterinarians return to rural America where they can provide needed services to our farmers and ranchers, and…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…recipient of the Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award. For 17 years, Lewis has served as a UC Cooperative Extension advisor, helping farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and other…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…ranchers need to effectively conserve water, protect and enhance soil, and maintain productive and profitable operations,” said Greg Fogel, NSAC Policy Director. “In years past, appropriators have used backdoor tactics…