…USDA Census of Agriculture suggests that American Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian agricultural production contributes $8 billion annually to the U.S. domestic food economy. “Community is an ever-present characteristic of…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…with our number one foreign market. Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman and first Jewish person elected president of predominantly Catholic and patriarchal Mexico. But American Farm Bureau senior director…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer projects across 12 states to strengthen competition and lower costs for American farmers. The funding is…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…Henry Ford Grows a Car,” the winner of the 2020 American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Book of the Year Award. Education materials are included with the book. Listen to…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…retaliate with its own tariffs on American products, including agricultural goods. The study, titled “Revoking China’s Preferred Trade Status Would Be Costly for California Agriculture,” highlights the potential fallout for…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…strength in commodities like cheese and nonfat dry milk, which are experiencing increased demand. This is “good news overall for dairy farmers,” Fuess said. For American producers, the largest importer…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…is allocating a total of $300 million in RAPP funding to help build demand for American food and farm exports. A total of 66 organizations have been awarded through the…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
North American industry groups are collaborating to raise concerns about the future of beef producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, and Canadian Cattle Association sent…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-24-24
…American organizations are calling for more opportunities for beef. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…the cost of the broad support that’s needed to pass a bill on the House floor. “ American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement, “We applaud…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…at risk. “There are so many products and so much information that’s out there, that [consumers] don’t really know which products to trust and which not to,” she said, “which…
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
…on federal lobbying than the oil and gas industry and the defense sector.” Top lobbying spenders included the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Koch Industries….
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…hunger. It also streamlines the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, making the program more responsive to emergencies. Kim Z Cooper from the North American Millers’ Association emphasized the urgency of feeding…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…new, profitable markets and further our commitment to maximize American farmers’ share of the food dollar.” Today’s announcements build on USDA’s comprehensive approach to supporting local and regional food systems,…