…in 2014. The state’s farmers and ranchers currently receive more than $46 billion annually in gross revenues, a small fraction of California’s $1.9 trillion-a-year economy. The loss of about 10,100…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) California Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 3, 2015,…
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…industries highest recognition of environmental stewardship among our peers who serve farmers and ranchers critical needs to crop production. We feel blessed by our good fortune. ” said Greg Musson,…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…is the nation’s oldest and largest national organization representing America’s cattle producers. PLC is the only organization in Washington, D.C., dedicated solely to representing cattle and sheep ranchers that utilize…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…“Programs that are being offered within the state are giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to reducing the overall impacts from climate…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…just that for the area. Meteorologists have predicted El Nino events in the recent past, but they have never entirely come to fruition. Most farmers and ranchers in the state…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee responded to the concerns of farmers and ranchers across America as it put forward a bill today to extend important tax provisions through 2016. The legislation…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…and more leadership development programs to help farmers and ranchers become advocates for agriculture and citizen leaders in their communities. AFBF has grown organizationally, particularly with the acquisition of the…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new…