…their shelves. “Public health experts have long warned consumers against consuming raw milk or raw milk products due to elevated risks of foodborne illness,” California health officials said in a…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “Agricultural producers are on the front lines of climate change, and we want to hear from the public how we can improve our conservation practice standards…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Thune, could help shape balanced policies that mitigate the risks for agricultural producers. The administration is likely to pursue aggressive strategies to open new markets for American products while protecting…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…he explained, help educate their communities about the value of agriculture and the work required to produce food. “These producers can serve as a sounding board, helping city residents understand…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…markets and strong trade relationships, USMEF continues to drive demand for U.S. red meat, supporting both global consumers and American producers. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Gackle underscored the USDA’s vital role in supporting soybean farmers and expressed interest in collaborating on issues like trade, biotechnology, and biofuels. National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Chairwoman Amy France praised…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…greatest need. In her final message, Babineaux-Fontenot applauded farmers, growers, and producers for their essential role in fighting hunger. “Your listeners are rock stars for me,” she said. Acknowledging the…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will soon start collecting information for its 2024 Agricultural Survey. Beginning in late November, over 2,000 producers across…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…met with poultry, fruit, and vegetable producers and inspected damaged infrastructure. DepositPhotos image “As someone who represents farmers in California, I understand the challenges producers face after natural disasters,” said…
American Agriculture History Minute: Draft Horses Imported for Farm Work
…new machinery. Producers were using in the 1850s and 1860s. Most of the horses were fast enough, but they tired quickly. Powerful animals like the draft horse used in Europe…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Farmers arriving from many different regions of the U .S. brought their special agricultural ideas with them. Those producers who had settled in New…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…Media, Administrator Zach Ducheneaux highlighted the agency’s efforts to provide relief to producers who have suffered devastating losses due to recent hurricanes in the southeast and the extremes of flooding…
Changes within FMMO Amendments
DepositPhotos image The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Adjustments After the Civil War
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. During the Civil War, wheat prices were higher. Many producers planted more wheat. With the end of the war,…