…aspects covered include cash rents, farmland values, and the price outlook for corn and soybeans. Professor Craig Dobbins says that reducing input costs has been a priority for farmers since…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…billion in CRP payments to over 375,000 Americans for doing their part in improving water quality, reducing soil erosion and increasing wildlife habitat. Disaster Assistance In response to Hurricanes Harvey,…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…mechanical room. The facility improvements will save energy and operational costs by using efficient fixtures, recycling water and reducing sewer discharges. This will allow SEVT to continue serving more than…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…dollars, provides financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Reducing methane emissions is a critical component in the state’s efforts to combat…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…developed a very successful strip-tillage system for his silage corps. The change was spurred initially by his interest in reducing the number of times he had to drive a tractor…
Fixing the Dairy Safety Net
…says Brown. A good-sized number of options have been discussed, including reducing the premiums or allowing dairy farmers to purchase more coverage. Some proposals also include going back to the…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Tax Reform Bill
…the unique challenges they face while reducing the tax burden that threatens their livelihoods. Thanks to the leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee, we are closer to that…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…role of soil in addressing ag waste disposal needs and the possibility of reducing restrictions on burning ag waste. Attendees will also hear information on the perspectives of Sacramento Valley,…
Agriculture Leading Commodity Trade Job Changes
…from years of bumper harvest levels is reducing volatility and trading opportunities for major trade clearinghouses, forcing them to tighten their belts. At least 40 senior managers and executives in…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…decrease. Employing proper orchard management practices such as dust control and sanitation can reduce the occurrence of the disease. Fruit that has been infected can also be gently shaken from…
Ag Exports Key to Trump NAFTA Deficit Strategy
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says agricultural exports are key to achieving President Donald Trump’s plan for reducing the trade deficit with NAFTA members. The White House says more…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…mechanization in response to the labor constraints. Farmers also reported planting fewer acres, or simply leaving some crops unharvested. Other respondents noted changing crops or reducing cultivations activities like pruning…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…to keep dozens of new fires small and of shorter duration, limiting damage and reducing costs and exposure to firefighters and the public. The public is encouraged to continue following…
Governors Write Trump Regarding RFS
…to keep his campaign promises to rural America to support the RFS. The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a request for additional comments on reducing previously finalized volumes required by…