…of California, Geoffrey Bogart said there has been some recent progress. “Some of the progress that we’re going to see will be I think better service in Oakland. There’s also…
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
…of state and national organizations, including the American Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Union, and many others. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed…
Paper Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H
…additional $250,000 to the 4-H Tech Changemakers Program, a new opportunity empowering young people to take control of digital literacy and economic prosperity in their community. The National Association of…
Industry Members Support Continuation of Blueberry Council
…importers largely supported continuing their national research and promotion program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) held the referendum vote between October 8 and October 22. “Since joining the USHBC within…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…31, 2021, inventories of frozen whole turkeys and turkey parts were 24 percent lower than three-year average volumes, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Stocks of frozen turkey meat typically…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…specialty crop industry. The Western Agricultural Processors Association will be developing safety training for postharvest tree nut hulling and processing. UC Davis was also awarded grant funding for multiple different…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…agricultural producers. Now is the time to address this.” Vilsack also told conference attendees that the U.S. can lead the way with investments in climate-smart solutions that improve the profitability…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…may also be eligible for funding assistance related to soil testing expenses required under the National Organic Program. Eligible producers could receive 75 percent of those expenses, up to $100…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…of State Departments of Agriculture, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Farmers Union, and the National Corn Growers Association. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack described the bill as “a tremendous opportunity…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
…U.S. protein export trade. Successful trade also depends on maintaining commitments with long-established partners, as seen with Mexico, Canada, Japan, and others. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
For the third month in a row, agricultural producer sentiment weakened in October. The Ag Economy Barometer declined to 121, three points lower than a month earlier. The modest decline…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…chain and provided recommendations to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The $1.75 trillion plan includes provisions for significant climate investments, particularly in the agricultural sector. Get all of the agricultural headlines…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun sending ballots out for county committee elections for the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers and landowners will need to return ballots to a…