…the public. Langert acknowledges the challenge in combating misinformation but encourages farmers and ranchers to be open and upfront about their agricultural business instead of reacting to claims or accusations…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…In his role, Lohr will provide leadership for NRCS and its mission to support America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in their voluntary conservation efforts through a network of over…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…continues the progress American farmers and ranchers have made since the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect in 1994. “Agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico increased from $8.9 billion…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…local farmers and ranchers where he listened to their fears and hopes for the area after the fire. Also, Secretary Perdue met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has found that for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, farmers and ranchers receive only 11.3 cents. The annual Thanksgiving edition of the NFU Farmer’s Share…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…were once allowed to graze on public lands. What a shame, It was an arrangement that let our ranchers earn a living and kept the wild land fire risk at…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
NCBA’s Pocket-Sized Redbook Has Offered Efficient Recordkeeping to Ranchers for More Than 30 Years Courtesy NCBA A pocket-sized recordkeeping tool from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, offered to cattle producers…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…pursue careers in agriculture,” said NIFA Director Scott Angle. “AgVets funded projects will give our veterans the tools they need to be successful farmers and ranchers, ultimately preserving and strengthening…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…large and diverse staff that can provide professional assistance in the implementation of sustainable farming systems and techniques. “We help farmers and ranchers and forest landowners with one-on-one conservation plans,”…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
Antibiotic use in animal agriculture comes under quite a bit of scrutiny with critics arguing that ranchers should be decreasing the use of antibiotics in beef production. In a report…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that women are out-earning men as farmers, ranchers and agricultural managers. The data from 2017 shows that the weekly median salary for…
Secretary Perdue on Dept. of Labor Rulemaking on H-2A Visa Program
…the following statement: “When I travel around the country, one of the biggest concerns farmers raise is the shortage of legal farm labor. Our farmers and ranchers are the most…
Farm Bureau Looks Forward to Working with New Congress
…with this ‘green wave’ of elected leaders who will stand up for farmers and ranchers and our ability to feed our nation.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content Let’s…