…implemented. Nearly two dozen states had been supportive of the petition for review filed by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI). Prop 12 was initially passed by California voters back…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…others. AFBF is the nation’s largest general farm organization with member families in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Learn more at http://facebook.com/AmericanFarmBureau or follow @FarmBureau on Twitter or @americanfarmbureau…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…USDA with determining methods to strengthen the food supply chain to protect the economy and national security. Several groups such as the North American Meat Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA),…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The Growing Climate Solutions Act acknowledges the potential of climate-smart farming while ensuring farmers would be respected as…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…court case Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, the judges declared that the rule violated the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “The American Farm Bureau appreciates the U.S. Supreme Court…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…because of lack of trust. In this episode, he urges the need for trust among competing growers and handlers—as well as partnership with government agencies—to improve the industry’s food safety…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…proposed changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act. However, not all agricultural organizations are pleased with the potential adjustments. In a statement, North American Meat Institute President and CEO Julie…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…resilience and fairness of the food system. Funding for the initiative is made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…new framework. The purported goal is to protect water resources using the latest scientific information and community input. Ag groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Agricultural Retailers…
In-Person National FFA Convention Returns to Indianapolis
…that the convention will be a bit different from years past. The event will feature some of the standard events including the American FFA Degree Ceremony, student and teacher workshops,…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…American Farmland Trust have come out in support of the program. The groups note that additional support like that offered through the PCCP is necessary to help increase the adoption…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…percentages are much lower than folks eating a standard American diet would normally eat. In general, I recommend my clients eat at least one serving of protein, fat, and carbohydrate…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…build out rural broadband infrastructure. The investment will expand on the $100 billion in funding included in the American Jobs Plan. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…