…statement, he said over the past year, the cost of these products has risen for American families, while profits for all four companies have soared. “While some companies may claim…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…chain and the burdensome and costly provisions of Prop 12,” President and CEO of the North American Meat Institute, Julie Anna Potts said in a press release. “To enforce the…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…the American Rescue Plan to enhance local air monitoring for pollutants of greatest concern in communities facing health disparities. The largest investment in community-based monitoring systems in EPA history will…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
The American Farm Bureau federation revised its support of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Farm Bureau says while it supports robust negotiated sales, delegates voted to oppose government…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are encouraging industry members to submit comments on the proposal before February 7. “We must help policymakers and the public understand…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…and the American people for entrusting us to do this important work.” The Forest Service remains committed to sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of all of America’s forests. Visit…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 103rd Convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2022. Key topics ranged from milk pricing and beef market…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…showed the American people that you have their backs. And as you did that, trust in farmers went up when trust in just about everything else seemed to plummet.” The…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain” allocates $1 billion to expand independent processing capacity. Several industry groups commended the action plan, including the American Farm Bureau Federation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-10-22
…the ag industry, farmers encouraged to take advantage of Ag Extention DPF allowance and American Farm Bureau wants the White House to focus on trade this year. Tune in to…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
Member farmers from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will participate in a roundtable on Thursday, Jan. 6, about the impact of the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…American dairy products,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “In order for trade deals to be effective and have the trust of the American people, they must…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will be investing $1 billion to improve conditions in the meat processing sector. Funding will be allocated from the American Rescue Plan to aid independent…
Growing One of the Sweetest Fruits that’s Almost Like Candy
…can be left to ripen after picking. Some varieties may spoil quicker than others. Whether you plant the Japanese or American varieties, Persimmons do well in southern climates, but there…