…of the economy has boomed, farmers and ranchers are in year six of a widespread commodity-price slump. We can and must do more to address farmer stress and mental health…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…opportunity for America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers,” Secretary Perdue said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to doing our part to clear the way for nationwide…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…allow businesses in the food and fiber supply chain to directly fund climate projects on California farms and ranches through public-private collaboration. “Farmers and ranchers have long been at the…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…urgently needed relief in the wake of weather-related disasters in 2018 and 2019. The organizations highlighted the year’s unprecedented destruction in the letter. Farmers and ranchers are especially anxious for…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…resources to tell that story and so I’m really excited that ranchers and dairymen have agreed with that.” The council will be funded through a $1-per-head assessment on live cattle…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…are implementing the 2018 Farm Bill as quickly as possible. We know the programs that are renewed and updated in this farm bill are critical to farmers, ranchers, and producers…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…who operate them, including new data about on-farm decision making, down to the county level. Information collected by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) directly from farmers and ranchers tells…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…programs at USDA. As we adopt new technology, we are introducing simple yet innovative approaches to support our farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters as they support the nation every day….
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…producers. “Right now, farmers and ranchers are toughing it out,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Many of our products are caught up in a trade dispute. Mother Nature has devastated the…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
The following statement concerning congressional efforts to provide disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farms and ranches across the…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
A large group of agricultural and water organizations representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers and businesses are calling on Congress to consider water issues in the next infrastructure package. More…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
…Alexandra Dapolito Dunn said in a statement that PRIA 4 is an important reauthorization and update of authority and fee collection provisions. “PRIA 4 is supported by farmers and ranchers,…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…other local farmers and ranchers that have worked with the program in the establishment of easements on farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…