…now learning that their conservation payments have been frozen because the contracts were funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past week, two federal judges ruled that the Trump…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…producers by increasing their market share and consumer access to American-made products. National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act NFU Champions Passage of the American Beef Labeling Act…
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
By Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the United…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…“And our machines, we have so many machines in the fields now, and they’re all sending images up to our data center. So our AI is just getting better and…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…increase is largely because of supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers from the American Relief Act of 2025. Total production expenses, including those associated with operator…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…livestock prices as a top concern, which helped explain why producers felt better about the current situation. The shift in attitudes was attributable in part to an improvement in crop…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Canal Commission Established
…formed and three years after that, July 4th, 1825, work finally began. Over 4,000 workers employed at one time to build the canal, which took seven years to construct and…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…elevated interest rates, and competition from more affordable protein options could impact purchasing decisions. However, foodservice demand showed resilience, ending the year stronger as same-store sales and customer traffic improved….
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…(RAPP). This funding follows an initial $7 million awarded in mid-2023, bringing the total to $13 million in support of promotional and market expansion activities for California almonds. Expanding Market…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…to advocate for improvements in food systems, emphasizing supply chain resilience and better access to nutritious foods. Pesticide regulations remain another key issue, with NASDA planning to work closely with…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…Grazing animals required a lot of land and food, and the act of grazing itself destroyed a lot of native grasses in those early years, which were being replaced by…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season….
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…