…Awards. The awards celebrate both large-scale corporations and fast-growing emerging companies that are setting remarkable examples of industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation within the North American food and agribusiness space….
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…industries would shut down.” Biden is calling for legislation that would put the Tentative Agreement into effect between railroad workers and operators. Industry groups including the North American Meat Institute,…
American Farmers Feeding the World
…something that the American farmer, I think, should be proud of. You’re serving an important role. It’s a win-win for American farmers who are finding markets for their products but…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…Ranch, Inc. The trade mission also seeks to improve trade opportunities in Portugal. Buyers from both Spain and Portugal will be meeting with American representatives as part of the endeavor….
Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers
…spine” of the Emergency Alert System. Simington added, “More importantly, farm broadcasters, especially those on AM, are a trusted source of information,” he said “Forget about oil and gas. These…
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
The American Lamb Board is taking a closer look at sustainability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Lamb Board (ALB) working with the American sheep industry has…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…and Economics Chavonda Jacobs-Young said in a press release. “Strengthening and growing our next generation pipeline is vital to the continued success of American agriculture and prosperity of rural communities.”…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…and science-based regulation under FIFRA, as well as the continued availability of individual tools on which there are contradictory claims.” Groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pest Management…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
(AFBF/WASHINGTON, November 16, 2022) — Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…American ports and our consumers is a privilege, not a right. In return, ocean carriers must provide reasonable opportunities for American exporters to get their goods to foreign markets,” the…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
…billion agricultural counties, according to the latest crop report. California LGMA CEO Tim York said the entire program is built on trust, which is based on transparency and compliance. More…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
…York said the entire program is built on trust, which is based on transparency and compliance. “It’s been a number of years since we’ve had a decertification action. We certainly…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-09-22
…of crop insurance for specialty crops and the trust issues with FDA and data sharing recently discussed at a roundtable. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…