…comprehensive and essential, national- and state-level data are critical for producers, businesses and policymakers in determining growth and trends in the organic industry.” The top sectors and commodities in value…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…to medium farmers, producers, and processors in urban, rural, tribal, and insular areas. The program supports local food markets to fully benefit the community, increase food and nutrition security, and…
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…Group (ATWG). The ATWG includes organizations such as the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Milk Producers Federation. In a letter addressed to Congressional leadership,…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…“FAS works hard every day to expand international markets for U.S. farm and food products, to break down trade barriers, and to assist America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers with the…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…modernize the application process, and lower the cost of rural housing for farm workers. More than a dozen agricultural organizations including the National Farmers Union and National Milk Producers Federation…
VofV: Eurofins U.S. Chief Science Officer Joelle Mosso on Why Testing Can’t Solve Food Safety Problems
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…The projects will provide meaningful opportunities for small and underserved producers to participate in innovative climate programs, according to FACA. One of FACA’s key tenets is ensuring federal climate programs…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers managing what producers can control in the face of challenges, a winemaker participating…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…projects under the program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the goal of the program is “expand markets for climate-smart commodities and ensure that small and underserved producers reap the benefits…
NSP Announces Winners in its Sorghum Yield Contest
Announcing the winners in a sorghum industry contest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Sorghum Producers announced the winners of the 2022 Sorghum Yield Contest. This year’s…
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation found that there is a shortfall of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural areas. The report says that shortfall is threatening public…