A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) says it …
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
Agriculture is in the spotlight as a component of addressing climate change, with recognition ofits potential to provide solutions beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at aNew York Climate Week …
National Public Lands Day
It’s considered the largest volunteer day in our nation and designed to improve and care for U.S. public lands through volunteer efforts. Rod Bain tells us more about National Public Lands …
Working Lands Key in Conservation Efforts
A senior USDA official recognizes both the importance of working farm and forest lands in resource conservation, and the need to keep operations economically viable. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your …
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) brought together volunteer leaders serving on the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. this month to dive into a Policy …
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) announced Franz Niederholzer as the 2024 CCA of the Year. Niederholzer is a farm advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension. The …
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
Mexico’s supply of avocados is looking good this season, despite a slow start. According to Fresh Plaza, the new season for Mexican avocados is well underway, though the year has …
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
Student nutrition and school meals were front and center at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary …
Looking Long Term at Markets
An expert advises grain growers to look long term. Lead economist for grains and oilseeds with CoBank, Tanner Ehmke said a bullish marketing opportunity may present itself to producers – …
Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers …
Applications Open for 2025 World Ag Expo® Seminars and Innovation Contest
World Ag Expo® offers a look into the latest in innovation and education through the return of the Top-10 New Products contest and Seminar Series. Exhibitors and industry experts can …
Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen in 1980’s Continue to Impact Growers
There’s hope that ongoing farm challenges will begin to ease in the near future. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson said that it’s been a tough couple years for …
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the …
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are working on a new type of herbicide to tackle Palmer amaranth, a tough weed that’s causing big problems for farmers. The $650,000 project, …