…requirement rather, to record data and submit it in is on pause,” said Dusty Ference, Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) Executive Director. “Our next step is a hearing for a…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…in Farm to School Grants to help nearly two million children eat healthier while at school. The money will go to more than 150 projects in 43 states, the District…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…quality soils, poorly drained farms are probably off 5 to 10 percent in the last 12 months.” According to Farmers National Company, with farm operators being the largest segment of…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…qualify for EU. Allow EUs by organic farming practice for alfalfa seed, almonds, apples, avocado (California), cabbage, canola, citrus (Arizona, California and Texas), coarse grains, cotton, ELS cotton, dry beans,…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…Committee chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) pointed out the environmental stewardship of farmers. “American farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. No one cares more for the environment than those…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida, located just North of Pensacola. Every year, the Blue Angels select a “key influence rider” for their work in the community. Courson was…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…bill includes some provisions that would provide some of that short-term relief for farmers, that stability for farm workers.” Farm Bureau previously sent a letter to the chairman and ranking…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall appreciated the hearing but criticized some changes that they believe favor processors over struggling dairy farmers. Duvall stressed the need for a mandatory…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…natural materials that support farm management, especially surrounding pests, soil biodiversity, and plant health. The Salinas Biological Summit saw an increase in the number of attendees compared to the 2023…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Betty Resnick highlighted the issue in a recent Market Intel report. The change in trade conditions is reportedly due to rising imports and declining export…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that courts must independently determine if agencies act within their legal bounds. Organizations like the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supported this change, arguing…
Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
Image by songbird839/DepositPhotos In 2022, a University of Wisconsin study claimed that U.S. farmers had converted several million acres of pristine grassland and other “semi-natural areas” to cropland. Researcher Tyler…