…not receive a second award, including Sunkist Growers, the California Pear Advisory Board, and the National Watermelon Promotion Board. California farmers and ranchers will also be positively impacted through funding…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. In May, President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs to support…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
…and welcome news. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have had to live with real regulatory confusion. Some hear they must follow the pre-2015 rule. Others have to follow the…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program). The program is…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
…and improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor: “President Trump once again shows his commitment to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers continue to be the most productive…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…where and how their food is produced must also be protected. Mexico and Canada already have used trade rules to undermine the food labeling that America’s farmers and ranchers support;…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…Freitas & Sons Farms on Highway 41 just north of Lemoore to hear how the trade agreement is going to benefit farmers and ranchers. “Make no mistake about it, you…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…President Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
…data and maps “fail to accurately determine broadband access,” Hurst said. “Farmers and ranchers … must have access to fixed and mobile broadband to be more efficient, economical and responsive…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…kind in the world and it’s designed to ensure that there is enough genetic diversity available for breeders to meet the changing needs of the farmers and ranchers who provide…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/482039932338151/ Farmers and ranchers would be best served by approaching agricultural engagement with public officials in a more unified manner, highlighting the underlying importance of having a strong agricultural industry. …
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…to each agency’s respective mission areas. “America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers depend on the certainty and availability of USDA’s programs and assistance. That is why we are working diligently…