…More than 98 percent of American households purchased meat last year with 43 percent indicating they are buying more meat than before the pandemic. “Americans feel better than ever about…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The infrastructure package announced by President Joe Biden is receiving significant support from the agricultural industry. A total of $2.25 trillion will be invested over eight years through the American…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…than 35 percent of rural Americans lack access to quality broadband services. The American Jobs Plan aims to provide affordable broadband coverage to all of rural America. Funding will be…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…providing added flexibility for livestock haulers. The legislation is being supported by groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and American Farm Bureau Federation. “NCBA has long advocated against…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Signatories of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, and the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Members of the coalition point out the challenges faced by agriculture…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…for agricultural research cannot be overstated,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said during a media briefing. “The research conducted in this nation at public land grant universities…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…from Mexico having a negative impact on the competitiveness of American agriculture. The letter was signed by nearly 30 food and agriculture associations, including the U.S. Dairy Export Council, American…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…The National Ag Day program encourages Americans to reflect on the service provided by farmers and ranchers. Ag Day is meant to inspire appreciation for the importance of maintaining a…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…have some stability in our workforces.” Passage of the farm workforce bill has received significant support from a number of industry organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pushing for more to be done about the continued container shortages at American ports. The group expressed its concern in a letter to Michael…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
Mexico isn’t viewed as a major market for California almonds but the region is primed for exponential growth according to the Almond Board of California. North American Marketing Manager Becky…