…extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions, and policy changes that could potentially tip the delicate supply-demand balances and dampen prospects for international trade in food commodities and global food security….
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the other major federal land manager. The BLM issued its carbon storage policy in July 2022. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting) Listen…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
Director of Communications for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Anna Genasci, and Farm Girl Chef cook an easy, delicious recipe with tomatoes. Then follow Genasci to see where our food…
New Bison Initiative
…a USDA food purchase program and local and regional food system markets. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says the new pilot program will remove barriers…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
…in the House and what that could mean for the new farm bill. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…initially as a Procurement Manager. Prior to his time at Woolf Enterprises, Hartwig served as the Vice President of Grower Relations for the Nisei Farmers League from 2008 to 2014….
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…is an opportunity to invest there.” USDA conducted a departmentwide review of its current services and programs that support the specialty crops industry and compiled the information into a Specialty…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…this clarification to the domestic origin requirement will ensure U.S. producers enjoy the full benefit of USDA purchase programs and recipients of nutrition assistance programs benefit from domestically produced meat…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…to those led by Tribes and supporting urban agriculture. As well as helping make RCPP improvements, the Inflation Reduction Act has significantly boosted voluntary conservation programs, enrolling more farmers and…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…focus is on continuing resolution appropriation measures,” he said. “Those of us on the committee are frustrated, as the American farmer is, our farm family is, and I personally want…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…happy. Farmers are having a good year.” The positive impact, however, extends beyond the farm gates. Johnson highlighted the broader benefits to communities and various supporting industries. “Our communities, our…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale, California. During a visit to the farm, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie noted the…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…four-year majors. After a successful 2022, the foundation can’t wait to see what happens this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…