…credit options, adjusting processing timelines, and reporting dates. Several natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and severe droughts also created problems for American producers. FSA provided farmers and ranchers with…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…populations will be reviewed annually. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was supportive of the announcement, noting that the agricultural community will do what it can to help struggling…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
…on farmland and the niche that is the bison industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
Blueberry growers from across the U.S. are banning together to form a more unified front to support the industry. Blueberry producers have come together to establish the American Blueberry Growers Alliance in…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…making decisions guided by science that also take into account input from the people who would be impacted the most,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…moves forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR). The goal is to implement a more scientifically-sound process for the development of new technologies that will benefit American farmers…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…further apart at a time when we need to be closer. You know,, we didn’t always celebrate the season of Christmas; its an American tradition that came about during an…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…rural Americans,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Farmers who were left out of previous aid packages or whose losses were far more devastating…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
…Conservation Program (ECP). FSA is holding a 60-day sign-up window that will close on January 28, 2021. The ECP is designed to help with the cost to restore damaged farmland to…
Fruit-Bearing Plants ajnd Trees to Attract Birds to Your Yard
…shrubs in your landscape, they will attract berry-eating birds such as bluebirds and robins while also creating a beautiful display with their flowers, fall & holiday colors, and fruits. American…
Registration Open for 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention
Registration is open for the 2021 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Virtual Convention. The 102nd annual convention will be held January 10-13. Registration fees are being waived for the first…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
It appears that the market looks promising for American beef products moving into 2021. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is estimating an increase of approximately 10 percent in exports next…