The disaster assistance spending measure has been watched carefully by producers who were hit hard by natural disasters. Producers in California, Florida, Texas, and even Puerto Rico lost crops and…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
…threat of other court injunctions blocking the agencies’ efforts, AFBF court papers explain why “farmers and ranchers face the prospect of regulatory whiplash as the 2015 rule comes in and…
January Ag Economy Barometer Results
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer turned higher for January, showing some optimism among farmers and ranchers. After trending lower in late 2017, the monthly survey of 400 agricultural…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
Four Scholarship Awards Offered to Sacramento County Students The Sacramento County Farm Bureau (SCFB) Foundation for Agricultural Education and Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers are pleased to once again…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…farmers and ranchers to perform basic service, maintenance and repairs on their equipment. By 2021, manufacturers and dealers will make available: Manuals (Operator, Parts, Service) Product Guides Product Service Demonstrations,…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline for the 2017 Census of Agriculture is one week away. Producers should respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail by February 5. The…
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. The association Wednesday urged Congress to help address…
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
…by treating dry ditches, swales and low spots on farm fields just like flowing waters. Without today’s action, countless farmers and ranchers, as well as other landowners and businesses, would…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
…with AFBF members last year, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt said the EPA will bring more certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers through a repeal and replacement effort. From…
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
…every five years–impact everything from production practices, farming technologies, and broadband expansion. The data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…of farmers and ranchers will have the necessary connectivity to achieve optimal yields, lower environmental impact and maximize profit,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Broadband deployment in…
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
…good one for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The secretary’s farm bill principles look to the future while securing the present for farmers and ranchers who continue to face a…
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
…as the Trump administration has routinely threatened to end the trade pact. President Trump has also said that a new NAFTA will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers. From the…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…and ranchers, NFU called for implementation of programs within the farm bill that improve beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers’ and ranchers’ access to land, capital, efficiency and markets. Finally,…