…“I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to work together to get this legislation past the finish line to ensure our farmers and ranchers can fully…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…Booker, the bill is being promoted as a remedy for continued consolidation in livestock production. “Our independent family farmers and ranchers are continuing to be squeezed by large, multinational corporations…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…the Senate to follow suit as soon as possible. The House approved the USMCA trade pact. “Farmers, ranchers and tens of thousands of Californians whose jobs hinge on agricultural exports…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…on and will result in new science-based tools for our toolbox and cutting-edge systems we can use to help farmers and ranchers improve the health of their operations and protect…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…more about the details of the agreement, we are optimistic that this positive news will bring long lasting relief to farmers and ranchers who have been targeted with China’s retaliatory…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…being met with significant enthusiasm from the agricultural industry. “Reopening the door to trade with China and others is key to helping farmers and ranchers get back on their feet,”…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…ranchers. The trade missions will begin in March with a trip to the North African countries of Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. That will be followed by a trade trip…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…CRP set for February 28, 2020 while signups for continuous CRP will remain ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing resource-conserving…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…Jamie Johansson said passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 represents a significant milestone. “This is a huge step toward addressing problems that have harmed farmers, ranchers and…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…among young farmers and ranchers in California. They received the awards today during the 101st California Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Monterey. Seth and Alexandra Duivenvoorden of Cottonwood received…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…fourth-generation Sonoma County dairy farmer, was appointed to chair the Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee and serve on the CFBF board. Ronnie Leimgruber of Holtville was reappointed to chair…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…Pelosi announced agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a big win for American workers and the economy, especially for our farmers and ranchers. The agreement improves virtually every…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…Noting the recent 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that led to the end of World War II, Johansson pointed to the crucial role farmers and ranchers had played in…