…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…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…Katherine Tai on her confirmation to serve as the next United States Trade Representative,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We have a great…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…for American products. The letter sent to lawmakers also details some of the successes of the MAP and FMD programs in helping support U.S. agriculture’s global competitiveness. The two programs…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…suffering due to the management of TRQs, along with American dairy farmers and manufacturers. Dairy groups have been steadily raising the issue of Canada’s implementation of the USMCA. Claims have…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…fuel. The tax code should encourage farm business growth, not add to uncertainty,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Eliminating the estate tax…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…Farmer Cooperatives, American Farmland Trust, and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Lawmakers are at work considering provisions of the budget for the fiscal year 2022. The coalition wants…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including Congress passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
…significant margin. North American Regional Director Jennifer Freeman did a session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference explaining some of their efforts in marketing to millennials. These efforts highlight a holistic…