By fotoluminate/DepositPhotos image A group of lawmakers is putting some weight on the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in response to NASS cutting off some important reports. NASS cited…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed significant disappointment with the new 600-page regulation from the Department of Labor (DOL). In a scathing response to the rule, Council…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…$123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. The wildfires began on February 26 and burned 1.2 million acres, making it the largest wildfire in Texas…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. And if you are an organic producer, yes this includes you. Last year, NRCS started providing assistance for a…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…is the agricultural lead with NASA. He says the two fit together naturally. “NASA has been involved in Earth observations specifically for agriculture since the early 70s. And if you…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…or petitions and turning them into the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. If they have enough signatures, the board certifies the labor union. “That’s a radically different approach to trying to…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…financial resources for agricultural communities. The partnership aims to improve access to USDA programs through digital education, reflecting FarmRaise’s commitment to advancing agricultural growth and resilience. Listen to the report…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has…
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
…U.S. agricultural imports exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. USDA expectations are for the agricultural trade deficit to grow even larger in 2024. The farm groups are…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
Aircraft agricultural aviation AN-2. The spraying of fertilizers and pesticides on crops. By Leonid_Eremeychuk/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…each released their plans, Wednesday, for the farm bill. During a special forum with Farm Broadcasters, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), said he plans to mark-up…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure!…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…California. Each initiative offers $500,000 statewide for agricultural producers. Eligible operations in specific counties can apply for either initiative by contacting their local NRCS Service Center by May 24. “These…