The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant …
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
Lawmakers introduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management or FARM Act. The legislation seeks to combat foreign interference in America’s agriculture supply chain through reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment …
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for achievement awards celebrating individuals who have had a positive impact on the almond industry. The awards are offered by the Almond Board of California …
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020, …
AEM Members Optimistic About Continued Economy Recovery
Agriculture and construction manufacturers are upbeat about the continuing economic recovery. A second-quarter 2021-member survey done by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) showed optimism remains as strong as it …
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
The Biden Administration has completed a months-long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. Pointing out that the previous administration’s unilateral approach alienated allies and trading partners while hurting …
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who say the Beef Checkoff Program threatens their livelihood can go forward. The court’s opinion denied …
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $30 million in an effort to support organic farmers and ranchers. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is …
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
The 51st class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have been selected and will soon begin their journey through the leadership development experience. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation recently announced the selection …
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that one of its vaccine candidates can prevent and protect against African swine fever. Specifically, the vaccine shows effectiveness against the current Asian and European …
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
The American Farm Bureau Federation, addressing a social media myth, says “the current language of the reconciliation bill does not impose a methane tax on agriculture.” Those words are from …
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
The American Antitrust Institute and Organization for Competitive Markets announced a new joint initiative, “Breaking the Market Power Bottleneck in U.S. Beef: A Roadmap for Building an Independent Ranching and …
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection. The announcement kicks off a one-year …
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
Industry members have an opportunity to apply for funding for ag burning alternatives to help comply with air quality regulations. The practice of burning woody biomass in the San Joaquin …