…of people miss that.” While the availability of industrial hemp cultivation can provide another opportunity for California growers, Collins acknowledges the fact that there are still significant challenges to getting…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
…in the practices that are necessary,” Houston noted. Listen to the report below. Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…as high environmental costs, but current knowledge on both is low at 34% and 36%, respectively. Greenhouse gas emissions and shipping are seen as having moderate environmental impact, but most…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…enjoy those benefits. Year-round E15 will also provide a badly needed long-term demand boost for our industry and America’s farmers, who face a number of daunting challenges today. “We are…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands and develop market-based solutions to resource challenges. Grantees must match the CIG investment at least one to one. On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials…
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
…authority and offending basic rules of fair process. Having found the rule unlawful for procedural violations, the court did not consider the various other statutory and constitutional challenges. AFBF General…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…have devoted to this issue. However, the real, long-term solution to our challenges in agriculture is good outcomes to current negotiations with China, Japan and the European Union, as well…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
…2 contractors has now been extended to Friday, June 14. As part of the updated CVP allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, the Bureau highlighted the ongoing challenges in providing more water…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…real, they want this to be real-world, they want it to show the challenges and the dynamic aspects of vegetable crop systems which are very intensive,” said Mitchell. Listen to…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…further downward for certain commodities last week.” Bad weather this spring has only added to difficulties posed by trade challenges, as some farmers may opt not to plant a crop…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…land and fresh water. In this regard, they agreed that agricultural innovation, such as biotechnology, including precision biotechnology, will continue to play a substantial role in addressing such challenges and…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…sequestration rate. “USDA recognizes that dairy producers have faced tough challenges over the years, so we’re providing them some help,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “This repayment for part of…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…“The current Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers present major challenges for our industry and can often jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock,” said Colin Woodall, NCBA’s senior…