…country fed, especially as we see widespread supply chain challenges,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Bipartisan efforts such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provide commonsense…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
…American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
…out of ten respondents said tight machinery inventories were holding back their purchasing plans. Despite the weak overall sentiment expressed by producers, they remain optimistic about farmland values, both in…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…Department of Transportation to address transportation challenges. Several lawmakers and agricultural organizations have expressed concern regarding a new joint operating plan for California water projects. While cotton growers have been…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…act on ocean shipping legislation, address critical transport-industry labor shortages, increase port hours of operation, and take other steps to help American agriculture producers reach their foreign markets effectively. Across…
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. 2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Safety Cautions and Preparations for Tree Cutting and Felling
…any plants when it falls. Then, estimate how tall the tree is. Add a little bit of distance just to be safe. Look out for animal habitats as well, especially…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…need for improved plant varieties is more pressing than ever. Thankfully, plant breeders have an unprecedented number of tools to work with. The most exciting of late is gene editing.”…
New Promotional Opportunity for Agritourism Venues
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is looking for orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more to showcase on a new app. The American Farm trail app is dedicated…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…five years. The effort focuses on enabling greater public-private and cross-sectoral partnerships to raise global climate ambition and underpin transformative climate action in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says…
Deere, UAW, Reach Tentative Agreement
Deere & Co and United Auto Workers International reached a tentative new contract. The agreement could lead to the end of a worker strike. The deal was announced over the…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…Office states the global arrangement reflects a joint commitment to use trade policy to confront the threats of climate change and global market distortion. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
New Study Reveals the Dangers of Tree Felling
…This Land of Ours: How to plan, care and prepare, so you – or your workers – are not at risk of harming yourself of damaging property when it comes…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…California Natural Resources Agency detailing concern for the action. The group notes that the recent court filings “include an unprecedented and unvetted interim operations plan for the upcoming water year…