…of gestation. Operations will not be able to source transitioned animals from another operation, unless granted a limited exception by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. “Origin of livestock has been…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…and the bill is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…organization’s CEO, Mary Kimball, explained that the purpose of the organization is to provide hands-on learning experiences and training for students that don’t have access to agricultural education or even…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…losses due to severe drought or wildfire in 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021 through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA)…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…inflation is bad now, this plan is estimated to grow our national debt by $15.7 trillion by FY 2032. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that without this plan, the national…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…three non-profit organizations working under cooperative agreements with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Led by the Flower Hill Institute, the organizations will provide technical assistance, outreach strategies, and develop a…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
After months of waiting, the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) announced they will hear the case challenging California’s Proposition 12. The petition was brought by the National Pork Producers…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…the Education Pavilion to spread the message of agricultural education. Participants in this activity include Arianda Cass, a graduate student studying agricultural education, and Rachel Murphy, an undergraduate student studying…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…solutions that incorporate farmers, processors, retailers, and consumers. In the development of an international network of partners, the mission is to enhance the sustainability of the global food system. UPL…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…market. Japan is a substantial market for U.S. beef, as the second largest market for value and the number-one market in volume in 2021. Industry groups such as the National…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…address climate change across private, working agricultural land. The Budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices on agricultural lands. The Budget…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $8.6 million in funding is being made available statewide….
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…in September of 2023. Listen to the radio report. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…