…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
(AFBF/WASHINGTON, November 16, 2022) — Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…The lawmakers raised concern that ocean carriers could continue with the practice of neglecting American exports unless FMC actively works against the practice. “Foreign businesses’ and ocean carriers’ access to…
Union Pushes Back Date for Potential Railroad Worker Strike
…off on any type of action until early December. Freight Waves Dot Com says that will give railroads more time to come up with their best offer without the pressure…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…we have a great layout of speakers and I really invite all glowers to join this session to learn and discuss how to reevaluate their fertilization plan given the current…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…(RMA) seeks to use the two new initiatives to further efforts to broaden participation in crop insurance programs. “Crop insurance strengthens American agriculture, and we want to make sure all…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
…actions available to employers when an employee tests positive for cannabis metabolites. “Impaired employees pose a real hazard in workplaces with large, powerful, and dangerous machinery; and even with employees…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…for farmers and ranchers to get a fair price.” The investments being made are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of $71.2 million for assisting underserved producers. Investments are being made into the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
…assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Get all of the latest agricultural…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…“further evidence that our economic recovery is continuing to power forward.” “This is a testament to the resilience of the American people,” the President said. Chair of the Council of…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183…
New Zealand Plans to Tax Cow Methane
…Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans to price agricultural…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…