…remaining $2.1 billion went to livestock operations. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…consistency with Biden administration objectives. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls the effort a disappointment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says, “The Biden administration has proposed three different changes to…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
…to developing and deploying new ways of doing things in agriculture.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Support Grows for…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…to persist deep into 2022 as clogged supply chains, labor shortages, and continuing consumer demand pushes costs higher. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
…more, visit convention.FFA.org. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
Fascinating facts about food in America – how and where it is grown and who produces it – are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
…one percent of total U.S. farmland, then we’re going to have to look at converting more conventional land into organic. I’ve always been one to invite conventional farmers to learn…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…the American Society of Agronomy have all expressed support for the ag research funding included in the budget package. “Investing in research is the down payment on agriculture’s ability to…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans….
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
…their livelihoods is the most immediate challenge. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…is available on the USDA FSIS website. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
…consumers. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry Sponsored Content…