USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that one of its vaccine candidates can prevent and protect against African swine fever. Specifically, the vaccine shows effectiveness against the current Asian and European…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…that such a tax would undoubtedly put family farms out of business.” Information posted to social media claim the bill included a per-head tax on livestock. The National Association of…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…climate neutral by 2050, and methane reduction will be the key to achieving the goal. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…The bill also extends Livestock Mandatory Reporting through December 3. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed appreciation for the disaster assistance included in the bill. “Passage of the continuing resolution today…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…in California. Signed at the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, the bills address several areas of need for the state. The climate package covers a wide…
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
…must.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain Sponsored Content…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
Ag groups are continuing to push back against the coming implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have petitioned the…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…Valley will no longer be permitted by 2025. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has allocated more than $178 million to help producers implement alternatives to agricultural burning….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-30-21
…the cotton market, as well as an interview going over incentives for alternatives to agricultural burning. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 billion in a comprehensive package to address a variety of agricultural issues. As part of the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…years. However, recent events have emphasized the need for solutions. “It’s a national issue but like with so many things its plays out in its own distinctive way in California,”…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…$1 invested by USDA. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart…
House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…