YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
VOTE RESULTS ...
Cranberry growers to continue marketing order
79 percent of growers voted in the referendum for the continuation of the marketing order
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
National FFA names 2019 New Century Farmers
36 FFA members selected to participate in the 2019 New Century Farmer conference
CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM ...
Christmas tree promotion program to continue
The Christmas tree industry votes to continue research and promotion program
BUFFER ZONES ...
Officials consider removing vegetation to stop wildfires
Work would occur on strips of land up to 165 yards wide and up to 11,000 miles long
TRADE AGREEMENT ...
Apple growers pleased with end of Mexico tariffs
End of tariff was part of a trade deal reached Friday between the U.S., Canada and Mexico
INFRASTRUCTURE ...
USDA invests in rural water infrastructure
USDA is investing $82 million through Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program
WHEAT ADVOCACY ...
Wheat farmers, researchers hold annual fly-in
National Wheat Improvement Committee discusses research priorities for wheat
AG POLICY ...
Groups urge Congress to address water challenges
Over 100 water, ag organizations urge Congress to use infrastructure legislation
STATEMENT ...