…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
President Joe Biden spoke via a recorded message at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. He said farmers and ranchers are “the backbone of…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…the bottom of why farmers and ranchers continue to receive low payments while families across America endure rising meat prices,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-10-22
…the ag industry, farmers encouraged to take advantage of Ag Extention DPF allowance and American Farm Bureau wants the White House to focus on trade this year. Tune in to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories on CCA’s providing critical insight to help farmers maximize potential,…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…small businesses and family farms. The significant nexus test, particularly, will greatly expand federal jurisdiction onto private lands and make it difficult for farmers and ranchers to decipher where their…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…be enforced. Today’s action reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s deep commitment to enforcing the USMCA and to ensuring that trade rules work for American farmers, ranchers and producers.” The Office of…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…farmers and ranchers from unfair practices. “Producers all across the country for too long have faced a marketplace that benefits a few large companies over those who are growing our…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-03-22
…to Prop. 12, the role women farmers and ranchers play in the industry and as regulations continue to be developed why being a part of the conversation is critically important. …
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…just have to absorb that cost.” While agricultural production already involves electric forklifts in certain areas, rough terrain presents a very particular problem for farmers and processors. Isom said that…
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
…whoever, and see what we can do to actually measure those. To make sure that whatever practice farmers are going to do, actually does reduce PM2.5 at that critical time…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers losing billions over supply chain challenges, potential…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…expand the program and ultimately provide more access to voluntary conservation activities for farmers and landowners. Program standards pertaining to matching fund requirements have been updated after incorporating input from…