…American native, Culver’s root, makes a bold statement in the back-of-the-border or meadow garden. Growing 4-7 feet tall, Culver’s root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
…challenges for agriculture, as many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband access that would be needed to conform to the regulation. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) noted that…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…work to make sure our supply chain is impacted as minimally as possible.” “American farmers and ranchers are at the frontlines of maintaining the nation’s food supply,” Secretary Scalia said….
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…reassuring the American people that the U.S. supply chain remains strong. Additionally, the Secretary thanked those on the front lines of the American food supply: folks stocking the shelves of…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…use its authority to protect the health and safety of the American people.” The waiver applies to the transportation of medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…North American trade has begun,” United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a news release. “This landmark achievement would not be possible without President Trump’s leadership and determination to…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…“We appreciate all that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection are doing to strengthen biosecurity at our borders. To further safeguard American agriculture, we…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
At a time when sustainability and transparency are at the forefront of consumers’ minds, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol becomes an even more important initiative. Hill + Knowlton Strategies is…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…that up to 1 million acres of productive farmland will be permanently fallowed in the San Joaquin Valley, about 20 percent of the farmland currently in production. California swill permanently…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…certification programs, and collecting that information in a centralized ‘Leafy Green Data Trust.’ The new leafy greens food safety approach will also include meeting with different growers to address issues…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
Agriculture has always been the base of American society. It was just as important to the Indigenous people that developed corn and squash crops as it was to the newcomers,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-03-20
…percent, the EU contemplating allowing American agriculture in a trade deal, and the recent work furthering the mitigation of methane emissions from dairy cows. Tune in to the show for…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…from diets to address climate change. A study that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science noted that even if every American stopped consuming meat GHG…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…strong majority of farmers and farm workers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health.” American Farm Bureau will expand mental…