…system but disagrees with the approach of imposing EU health and environmental standards on imported agricultural and agri-food products. In the comments, USMEF points out efforts of American production to…
How Your Dog Can Be Farm Dog of the Year
…of the Year award ceremony at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in January 2023. Up to four regional runners-up will each win $1,000 in prize money. Listen to Sabrina…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…serves as an initial roadmap for making sure our programs and services are accessible, especially to historically underserved communities and to those who need them most.” “To maintain public trust,…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…American Farmland Trust, Paul Lum will also be providing information about regional incentive opportunities they offer related to water use and water supply reliability. Programs Coordinator for the East Stanislaus…
Experts Expect Inflation to Continue
Inflation continues to rise as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports year-over-year inflation in March was 8.5 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan says we’re seeing the…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…manifest itself.” According to a report compiled by researchers at UC Merced and the Public Policy Institute of California, drought conditions resulted in nearly 400,000 acres of irrigated farmland being…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…government study. So, advocates of healthy foods for American families went to work to gather the actual information from those studies. The Alliance for Food and Farming is one such organization. …
DWR Making Investments in Much-Needed Canal Repairs
…the effort. FWA will use the funding to make repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal, which serves a critical role in delivering water to one million acres of farmland. Land subsidence…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
The American Farm Bureau has a program for young agriculturalists, called Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) that provides its members with social and professional opportunities to expand their networks and…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…stressed,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “AFBF encourages lawmakers from both chambers to work quickly to reconcile differences in each version of the…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…industries, and farms,” said Thomas Birmingham, general manager of Westlands Water District. “We look forward to the new collaborative governance and trust building that will occur through decision-making processes in…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…2023 Farm Bill begins to be developed, Batcha explained that it offers an opportunity to further strengthen the organic sector. “We know that consumers recognize and trust the USDA organic…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…released the following statement after President Biden submitted his fiscal year (FY) 2023 request to Congress today: “The American people are being crushed under the weight of President Biden’s economic…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
…crops highlighted during a recent House Ag hearing, protecting California’s farmland with conservation easements and California Ag in the Classroom’s virtual Farm Day to reach more than 15,000 students. Tune…