After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
…granted authority to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry groups including the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) criticized…
Beef Export Values Continue Climbing with Strong Global Demand
…momentum is fueled by mainstay markets such as South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, demand is also very strong in China/Hong Kong and key Latin American markets, while exports to the…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…growing up on a farm in Iowa, and also has a deep knowledge of trade issues. We look forward to working with her to promote American agriculture.” Taylor’s nomination will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the American Feed Industry’s sustainability practices with feed by-products, the material selections to…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
…the state and federal levels. A recent event brought together for than 400 people representing a wide array of interests to discuss the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Bidens Plan to Boost Crop Production and Address Cost Increases
During a farm visit in Illinois this week, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Three initiatives intended to foster increased plantings and…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…Act of 2021 seeks to address ocean shipping policies and application of fees. The bill has most recently been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Actions…
Farmer Mental Health Month
…Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau managing director of member engagement, says mental health can be a difficult topic to discuss in farm country. “Farm life…
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
A recent event in Visalia brought together a wide array of interests to discuss the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). More than 400 people attended the SGMA…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…of activities from assets not owned or controlled by a publicly-traded company but contribute to its value chain. American Farm Bureau Federation is against the proposed requirement. The AFBF says…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data…
Deadline Extension for Innovators
A deadline is extended for innovators in agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs…
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
…the latest signup period between January 31 and March 11 of this year. Having accepted a CRP offer, producers are still required to craft a conservation plan before enrolling their…