…chain who provide food, feed, fuel, fiber, and other products to consumers across the United States and abroad.” Groups including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
More freedom for farmers to repair their own equipment. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by wisconsinpics from Pixabay The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and CNH…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Plan and Executive Order #14057, which focuses on making the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050 and reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030. A key component of these…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act in the Senate on February 28. The move comes on the heels of a recent U.S. Food and Drug…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
Growers are preparing to implement their nitrogen plans after a long bloom period this season. Associate Director of Agricultural Research with the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…on using technology to make desalination a sustainable water solution for all areas of American life, including agriculture. It’s no secret that desalination is a much-studied and debated topic that…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Pistachio Orchards from Disease
…the few days of rain, both in the past and upcoming, dormant spores can spread. Warmer temperatures are needed to activate some pathogens. With the colder storms, it’s probably not…
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
…United States. The issue of labeling products as American-made has been a concern for industry groups for several years. “Our petition filed in 2018 has finally been acted on,” executive…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…cut back on plantings in the U.S. and increase their farm operations in Mexico and other countries where wages are a fraction of the H-2A wage.” A similar sentiment was…
Prevent Cancer Through Healthy Foods
…The Academy says while no cancer is 100% preventable, a healthful eating plan and regular physical activity can help reduce your risk of developing cancer. Registered dietitian nutritionist and oncology…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…94 groundwater basins required to submit plans under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Additional plans from 59 high- and medium-priority basins are currently under review. In the latest action,…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…a SIP, State Implementation Plan, obligation to get a certain amount of reductions,” Isom explained. “To see zero dollars in the budget is devastating because we know they’re not going…