…America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all…
VofV: Cybersecurity and the Virtual Threats to Farming
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VofV: Working at the Digital Farm of the Future
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Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…of Livestock final rule provides clear and uniform standards about how and when livestock may be transitioned to organic dairy production, and how transitioned animals are managed within the organic…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…provided specific funding for disaster-impacted livestock producers in 2021. ELRP Eligibility – Phase One To be eligible for an ELRP payment under phase one of program delivery, livestock producers must…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
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SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
After months of waiting, the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) announced they will hear the case challenging California’s Proposition 12. The petition was brought by the National Pork Producers…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…principle have not been disclosed, NCBA is encouraged that today’s announcement means we are taking necessary steps to secure long-term solutions that enable American cattle producers to continue providing Japanese…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…agriculture and livestock industries, including $22 million for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…helping farmers and ranchers take their conservation activities to the next level. Producers receive payments through CSP for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations….
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…the people who work the fields and manage the livestock, and the people of rural America, what’s working, what’s not working, and what needs to be refined with this next…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…and transportation, as well as livestock and poultry. Since 2013 the cost of marketing, storage, and transportation has increased 59 percent. Livestock and poultry expenses have grown by 46 percent…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
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