The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the individual who will be taking over duties as Agricultural Advisor. The Rob Snyder appointment to the position is being celebrated by…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…including grains and feeds, oilseeds, and livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Total U.S. agricultural export values are projected to reach $177.5 billion in fiscal year…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
…infrastructure. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening welcomed the legislation, commenting, “As Texas has experienced a surge of foreign investors buying agricultural land, it is critical that proper oversight is…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020,…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
The 51st class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have been selected and will soon begin their journey through the leadership development experience. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation recently announced the selection…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that one of its vaccine candidates can prevent and protect against African swine fever. Specifically, the vaccine shows effectiveness against the current Asian and European…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…climate neutral by 2050, and methane reduction will be the key to achieving the goal. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…The bill also extends Livestock Mandatory Reporting through December 3. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed appreciation for the disaster assistance included in the bill. “Passage of the continuing resolution today…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…this case, arbitrary animal housing standards that lack any scientific, technical or agricultural basis and that will only inflict harm on U.S. hog farmers.” In the petition, the groups point…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…Valley will no longer be permitted by 2025. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has allocated more than $178 million to help producers implement alternatives to agricultural burning….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-30-21
…the cotton market, as well as an interview going over incentives for alternatives to agricultural burning. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 billion in a comprehensive package to address a variety of agricultural issues. As part of the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-29-21
…microbes play in corn hybrid vigor. We also go over the positive outlook of the farm credit situation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…