…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…consider serving the farmers, ranchers and producers in your community on your local FSA county committee, and I thank you in advance for your public service.” Nominations are open for…
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
Farmers take their message to Washington D.C. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. photo credit: AFBF Photo, Philip Gerlach Farmers from around the nation were recently in Washington…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…diversifying revenue sources for farmers,” NCAT Executive Director Steve Thompson said in a news release. “NCAT’s AgriSolar Clearinghouse has spent the last two years working with farmers, land managers, and…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…coalition states in a letter to lawmakers. “As organizations representing America’s agriculture industry, we further believe this legislation would bring economic opportunities to American farmers, ranchers, and food producers.” Signatories…
USDA Moving Forward with Potential FMMO Modernization
…consultation across dairy producers and the entire industry.” Should Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack choose to proceed with the process, a June 14 deadline would be established for submitting any additional…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
…USMCA.” He talked about the issue of dairy trade with Canada as well. Earlier this year, the US disputed Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation measures. Back in 2021, a…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…mutual success of our farmers and producers.” Mexico’s position on agricultural biotechnology products has been a point of contention for several months now. U.S. and Mexican officials have held technical…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-02-23
…for the Almonds Board of Directors, trade in the Farm Bill and details on how to enroll in the new organic dairy marketing program. Tune in to the show for…
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
…U.S. exports matched the previous record, totaling $14.6 billion, with exports of soybeans, dairy, and other products reaching new highs. The United States is vital to ensuring food security in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-31-23
…dairy fly infestations, comments on USMCA specialty crops and the most recent Voices of the Valley episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…years of hard work, there was a tomato suspension agreement that was put into place which was designed to protect our domestic tomato farmers. What we have seen, though, is…