…a tentative ruling from a Sacramento Superior Court judge. A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years….
Representative David Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee
…and leader, David knows very well the impact the Committee’s work has on the lives of farmers, ranchers, rural residents, and consumers in communities across the country. I’m confident we’re…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years. The California Air Resources Board’s 2020 Mobile Source Strategy…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
Farmers and ranchers are receiving less than $0.12 for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, according to a document from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The Thanksgiving Special of the NFU’s…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…“The wide array of perspectives represented in this group — farmers, ranchers, forest owners and environmental advocates — sends a powerful message to Capitol Hill about the urgent need for…
Virtual Events Proving Successful for Attendees and Exhibitors
…successful for farmers and ranchers, as well as for exhibitors. Customer Business Advisor for Bayer, Rob Kiss said this year’s virtual California Association of Pest Control Advisers conference was a…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…access to it. We are confident that Congressman Costa will lead on these issues to the benefit of American farmers, ranchers, communities, and families.” The letter details some of the…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…to America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said in a press release. “These practices are the building blocks of conservation, and they are science based…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…oppose Prop 15 started with a coalition of California’s largest associations of farmers and ranchers,” Johansson noted. “Make no mistake, the unification of agriculture – which isn’t easy to accomplish…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…efforts. “Our farmers and ranchers are stepping up to the plate to partner with communities to gain efficiencies to better conserve our water supply,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service and Farm Foundation is hosting an online event focused on beginning farmers and ranchers. The Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…capability of our food and agriculture industries to compete successfully in the global market with the benefit of expanding opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers to succeed…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…and ranchers who participated in CFAP 1 will not be automatically enrolled and must complete a new application for CFAP 2. FSA will accept CFAP 2 applications through December 11,…