…that’s a step in the right direction.” The Georgia Democrat says he’s thankful for the Ag Secretary’s efforts to address any wrongdoing at USDA. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…says farm supply cooperatives’ path forward is to expand their precision agronomy service offerings and capture more income from consultative service and software fees. He says, “Putting technology and information…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
Last week during the 2021 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) outlined several priorities for the association moving forward. Food supply chain issues, interstate commerce,…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…agricultural productivity growth. To help ensure that every child has access to nutritious school meals by 2030, USDA is leading U.S. participation in the coalition on School Meals, which supports…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…fresh produce. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…Research Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, Foreign Agricultural Service and U.S. Census Bureau. Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons states, “This is an excellent opportunity for data users to be informed…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for insight on what cell-cultured meat and poultry should be called. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out an…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation….
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…fundraising efforts is applied to scholarship opportunities for high schoolers involved in FFA who want to further their agricultural education. With the cancellation of last year’s golf tournament, Roberts said…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
…acre. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
USTR Tai Meets with United Kingdom on Trade
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met virtually with United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Ambassador Tai emphasized her commitment to deepening bilateral trade and…
Taiwan Threatens to Take China Before the WTO
…point in years. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Taiwan Threatens to Take China Before the WTO Sponsored Content CIR…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…potential pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants. Democrats had wanted to provide those green cards for four groups of immigrants, including “Dreamers,” temporary protected status holders, agricultural workers, and…