…30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion in assistance to agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts,…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…the expectations that farmers, businesses, and consumers have of the organic seal and in taking a hard look at how to best structure the public private partnership for future success.”…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…development. “AFBF is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of California’s law imposing arbitrary requirements on farmers well outside its borders,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…solutions that incorporate farmers, processors, retailers, and consumers. In the development of an international network of partners, the mission is to enhance the sustainability of the global food system. UPL…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…is a positive development for America’s farmers and ranchers. It allows for greater market-based growth in U.S. beef exports to Japan and reduces the probability of higher Japanese tariffs being…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…as the word ‘agriculture’ does. And, once again, President Biden has suggested raising taxes on hardworking family farmers and ranchers to pay for all this spending. Thankfully, this proposal is…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…farmers and ranchers,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Limiting trade also negatively affects farmers’ ability to get much-needed supplies like fertilizer, which ultimately drives up the…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Applications for CSP must now be received no later than April 15 to be considered for 2022 funding. NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the program provides importance assistance for…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…commodity prices,” Duvall explained in a news release. “Higher prices for crops are getting a lot of attention right now and of course help farmers balance the books, but when…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…action in affording more access and support in exporting goods. “Dairy farmers and manufacturers celebrate today’s great news of an additional ‘pop-up’ site focused on helping to deliver relief for…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Ralph (Ravi) Kayden on Unsplash Farmers markets offer some of…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to chive, onion and mint. It does not do well next to lettuce. Some issues farmers may face when growing Cress, include flea beetles, black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose….
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s Mariana Vasconcelos, an agtech prodigy who started her ag…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…and to also explore some of the non-traditional job sectors that exist for ag, beyond those that we always think about,” Stever-Blatter said. “Students that may want to be farmers…