…Lake has caused an overwhelming amount of damage to homes, farms, and other property. Estimates put agricultural losses around $140 million thus far. Approximately 90,000 acres of farmland in Kings…
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
…limited EPA authority under the Clean Water Act. Now ag groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation, and more than a dozen others are asking…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…Cheddar cheese accounted for $0.37. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022, though they are still significantly higher than two years…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…cross-section of the American public and stakeholders and will be used by resource decision-makers and stakeholders.” The forthcoming water plan report will draw on valuable insights from counties, cities, and…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…on American ag exports. The two countries agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. India also agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs, which it had imposed in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show answers leasing questions regarding farmland solar projects as well as covers USDA biofuel investments…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…report will offer a suite of potential solutions that can be applied to subsequent legislative efforts. The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Western…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…farmers in Oregon’s east Multnomah and Clackamas counties. Another project by Maine Farmland Trust will work with low-income farmers on access to low-interest capital. See the full list of Increasing…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…is expected to restore and expand market opportunities for American ag producers and manufacturers. “While there has long been frustration over unnecessary barriers to entry into the Indian market, today’s…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chile, September 25-29. American agribusinesses will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from both Chile and Peru. The…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in the U.S. House of Representatives. Industry groups have expressed concern regarding the precedent that Prop 12 could set moving forward. The National Pork Producers Council, American Farm Bureau Federation,…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…don’t routinely offer it. The initial 50 butchers have a chance to get selected as one of 25 “American Lambassadors” to advocate for American lamb. For information on the new…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…can provide added value to certain products. USDA announced a multi-step effort to help strengthen the substantiation of labeling claims related to animal-raising. “Consumers should be able to trust that…