Taking a wider look at higher ag input costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
A petition has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. The joint petition was submitted by American Olive…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…letter to Senate leaders this week, which was signed by dozens of agricultural organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the International Fresh Produce Association, the National Farmers Union, and…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
…forward to help the industry continue to move forward,” he said. The return on investment for the industry is driving demand for pork. “How we build back the trust that…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…industry also provides a boost to the American economy. “America’s sugar industry supports family farms and good American jobs. A new study from the ag economists at Texas A&M University…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
…according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Department Head for Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Justin Talley, says West Nile Virus is spread by the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-29-22
…operations center to enroll in the cotton trust protocol and the development of bios that incorporates interaction with conventional materials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new local food purchase agreement with California during a visit to Woodland. The effort is made possible through the American Rescue Plan to bolster…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…very, very interested in strengthening their trade ties with American agriculture, and there’s a lot of opportunities to increase our exports and our presence in the region and, specifically, as…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…work visa programs help mitigate the impact of a dwindling domestic labor supply. However, the meat and dairy industries face the most challenges, according to research from the American Immigration…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
…the ag bioeconomy uses renewable, biobased materials as inputs to make chemicals and products such as fuels, manufacturing materials, and consumer goods. Founding Coalition members include: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Association of Winegrape Growers, National Pork Producers Council, and Western Growers. Expanding NIIT would increase tax rates imposed on family-owned…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…Protection “The introduction of foreign animal and plant pests and diseases costs the American economy tens of billions of dollars annually. The Agriculture Canine Teams of the Bureau of Customs…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…Commission did as we asked by rejecting the Commerce Department’s proposal to impose tariffs on imports of UAN, a key fertilizer,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in…