…prompting 226 ag interest groups and businesses, including major national entities like the Agricultural Retailers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation, to submit comments. These groups argue that the proposed…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…markets for American agricultural products and contribute to international food aid efforts. The funding, sourced from the Commodity Credit Corporation, aims to address challenges posed by trade dynamics and food…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council Inc., a prominent advocate for over 175 American companies. The purpose is to work towards promoting mutually beneficial trade between the U.S. and the 10 countries…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…can receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved activities to restore farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Eligible activities include removal of debris, fence repair and replacement, and grading…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…the American Lung Association to do human health research on soy-based products. The American Lung Association employs a federal lobbyist because they are a trade association. That research would have…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
…applications for $1,500 scholarships. They’ll go to third- or fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine students. Applicants must be enrolled at a college that’s accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…on American-made food distributed through various programs, with a focus on shelf-stable items. However, only around $5 million is allocated to fresh food. efforts to source these fresh products from…
AFBF Says Turkey Prices Down
…be lower this Thanksgiving, thanks to a drop in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the turkey population in the United States. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economists analyzed…
Search for Speaker Another Delay for Farm Bill
…it’s going to take some time, but I remind everyone we have a lot of work to do and the American people expect us to get it done,” he said….
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…new and better markets for American producers.” The first sales closing date is December 1. For more information, go to rma.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…when looking at the real estate market. The current state of the ag land market is resilient, and the demand for high-quality farmland remains strong in the face of higher…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
Pistachio production is expected to experience significant growth over the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by American Pistachio Growers (APG). Acreage in California is projected to…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…Lum from California Farmland Trust. “The goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize the industry or allied industry member who’s contributed a significant technical advancement for the…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) and the University of Wyoming, spotlight a substantial “trust gap” between ag water users and state and federal agencies. It appears most individuals in the…