…not exceed the lowest out-of-state bid. The California Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the bill, noting the various regulations that the state’s farmers and ranchers already conform to. California produce is…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…scale up crop production and has been successful in increasing sales of their bio-based product into industrial markets. BioProdex Inc. of Gainesville, Florida, is helping area ranchers stop the spread…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…in the year reflect a similar trend to the survey conducted in 2012. There were a total of 762 farmers and ranchers who submitted information as part of the survey,…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
Coordinated federal review of advances in agricultural biotechnology will help America’s farmers and ranchers achieve gains in efficiency and productivity needed to meet the continued challenges of the 21st century,…
Secretary Ross Reflects on Visit to Wine Country Fire Zones
…ashes. I look forward to visiting all the impacted North Coast counties in the next few weeks to meet with farmers and ranchers and agricultural commissioners. This slideshow requires JavaScript….
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…processing losses.” Other farmers and ranchers are also hoping for some wildfire relief soon, as they wrestle with the logistics of protecting their animal herds. “The livestock industry has an…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…much more difficult time getting to market. Anything that helps keep trucks on the road and facilitates commerce is good for the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture.”…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products….
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…the agriculture industry in the area. Numerous farmers and ranchers have already been forced to evacuate, with many more making the necessary preparations to leave if the wildfires continue to…
Farm Bureau Endorses Bipartisan Farmers for Free Trade Campaign
…discuss efforts to strengthen grassroots support for trade & NAFTA’s importance to farmers and ranchers American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall joined Senators Max Baucus and Richard Lugar, Co-chairs…
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
…opens a door to potentially provide much-needed relief to ranchers across the west. Action Lane says this process is a commitment from the Trump administration to hear the concerns from…
House Agriculture Working on 2018 Farm Bill
…bill listening session in New York Monday. The event was one of many across the U.S. to gain input from farmers and ranchers on the next farm bill. Conaway also…
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
Some cattle producers in Canada could face a hay shortage this winter. Saskatchewan ranchers looking for local feed this winter might have a difficult time, but other provinces saw near-record…
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
…and ranchers from abuse by concentrated markets. They are calling on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to allow the Farmer Fair Practices Rules, and an interim final rule on “competitive injury,”…