…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Agricultural Retailers Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Some of the recommendations highlighted in the comments include the removal of…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…farmers and the American people.” He said the pandemic proved the need for such programs. “Nothing made the importance of this safety net more apparent than the COVID-19 pandemic. We…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Referencing a previous Supreme Court decision in her brief, Prelogar pointed out that California “’has no…
Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
…million acres of farmland nationwide in 2021, the average farm size was 445 acres, only slightly greater than the 440 acres recorded in the early 1970s. Meanwhile, technological developments in…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi points out, drought means fewer flowers and that means less natural food for the honeybees. “We’re having a drought in…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…overly conservative and don’t use all available data, according to the farm groups. Grower groups like the American Soybean Association and the American Farm Bureau Federation are concerned the evaluations…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
…as it is National Pollinator Week. We checked in with beekeeper and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi, who said there are still problems for honeybees. “Honeybees…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…send this to President Biden swiftly. Further efforts to provide greater market transparency, protections for independent farmers and ranchers, and antitrust enforcement, are also needed, but today’s passage of H.R….
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…the bipartisan work from Congress in getting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed and the quick action by President Biden to sign it into law,” American Farm Bureau Federation President…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
A lawmaker is named the 2022 Champion of Agriculture. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) The American Agri-Women have named their 2022 Champion of…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…reducing costs for families and ensuring fair treatment for American businesses—including farmers and ranchers.” Industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, USA Rice, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and the…
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
…beginning of this year,” said Wade. “We’re potentially looking at record fallowing numbers, anywhere, in our estimate, from 594,000 to perhaps 691,000 acres of farmland that’s not going to be…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…from owners and managers of California farmland. Results from the survey will be aggregated and anonymized and will not identify participants individually. The voluntary survey is contracted through the USDA…