…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition applauded the rule for protecting producers’ rights, others like the North American Meat Institute criticized it, arguing that it grants excessive federal authority and could impede…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…for American agricultural exports. A letter signed by 28 members of Congress, including Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus, emphasizes the need for enforceable agreements that open markets and lower…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…The announcement has garnered praise from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), highlighting the importance of involving farmers in environmental conversations. “We…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…CEO of the Almond Alliance. This protected 16,000 homes from empty wells. On farmland designated by producers as LandFlex compliant, last year’s floods were cause for an “incredible amount” of…
Nearly 20 Percent of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
…buyers wanted to be able to see and touch the products before buying. The ERS collected the data through its Eating and Health Module found on the American Time Use…
Almond Update: Promoting Almonds as A Versatile Food Ingredient
…ingredient. These events serve as crucial platforms for ABC to connect with diverse audiences, ranging from large-scale manufacturers to emerging startups. The American Food Innovate Summit, Natural Products Expo West,…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…the American heartland with distributed wind resources, and President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is tapping into that potential so that all Americans can reap the benefits of the clean…
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
…percent of their historical use. M&I contractors north-of-Delta who are serviced by Folsom Reservoir on the American River have been allocated 100 percent of their contract total. That figure was…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
Agriculture groups around the nation responded to the EPA’s decision to allow farmers to use existing stocks of dicamba for the upcoming planting season. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
…updates for the 2024 program year. However, industry groups are raising concerns about the delayed enrollment for the critical program. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) wrote to USDA Under…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…even more important to remain together and focused on the issues that move us forward.” Companies including BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, American Airlines, and PepsiCo took the stage to discuss…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…same time, we’ve lost 165 million acres of farmland. Land that was once farmed that is no longer being farmed.” The Secretary detailed USDA programs that he says aim to…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
…10 percent decline from 2017. The average size of farms increased by 10 percent to 383 acres, covering 24.2 million acres of farmland, a 1 percent decrease. The market value…