…practices and initiatives are available through EQIP. There are a multitude of options for assistance through the various programs available to producers. The National Air Quality Initiative assists farmers with…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…Market Intel article updates and summarizes total crop loss estimations across major weather events for 2022. Weather-associated production risk is an inherent factor in farmers’ and ranchers’ everyday business environment….
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
…important,” says American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We encourage farmers and ranchers to take the time to make safety a priority during this week and throughout the year.” The…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
…order issued by President Biden in July 2021. This proposed rulemaking change will help American grassfed farmers not be undercut by mislabeled meat coming from offshore.” The push from industry…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…change as adding additional burdens to an industry already struggling with a variety of economic challenges. “With economic blinders on, the Administration will now mandate that farmers pay higher wages…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
…industry representatives highlighted some of the challenges that farmers are facing during the first 2023 meeting. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…several programs vital to farmers have been substantially cut or zeroed out entirely in the governor’s budget. One program of particular importance is the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…war in Ukraine. “Over the last several years, I have traveled to more than 40 states and have heard firsthand from our farmers on issues related to labor, fuel, fertilizer,…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…the Almond Alliance, Self-Help Enterprises, and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Raudabaugh said they would be helping farmers with applications in all languages. “I want to really encourage everyone…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
…plant-based imposters.” Lawmakers such as U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch were also critical of FDA’s draft guidance proposal. “America’s dairy farmers work hard to produce second-to-none products with…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…farmers continue to meet the growing needs of America’s families, and the farm bill helps make that possible,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We look forward to…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…partnering with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and the Decade of Ag movement for the first time to energize students around the creation of a sustainable and resilient…