The American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association is seeking industry input in the development of a new resource for producers. ASI is working to develop a second volume of its Targeted…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…others. AFBF is the nation’s largest general farm organization with member families in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Learn more at http://facebook.com/AmericanFarmBureau or follow @FarmBureau on Twitter or @americanfarmbureau…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…USDA with determining methods to strengthen the food supply chain to protect the economy and national security. Several groups such as the North American Meat Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA),…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The Growing Climate Solutions Act acknowledges the potential of climate-smart farming while ensuring farmers would be respected as…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…court case Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, the judges declared that the rule violated the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “The American Farm Bureau appreciates the U.S. Supreme Court…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act, or to operate under a state’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.” USDA is seeking applications…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…believe, nutritious food doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, when you pay attention to your diet and plan out what you’ll be making and eating for the week…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry, as well as for organic cost-share. “USDA is honoring its commitment to get financial assistance to producers and critical agricultural businesses, especially those…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…the months ahead. USDA announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. California Farm Bureau Federation has expressed support for the secret ballot…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Recently passed on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. House, the bill contains several features supported by the farming community. In attendance was President and…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…and actually kill it.” The Xylella fastidiosa pathogen can typically grow undisturbed within grapevines, blocking the movement of water in the plant. By engaging the plant’s natural defenses with the…