…data sharing among agencies. Synchronizing safety efforts between federal and state officials creates a greater opportunity to better protect the national food supply. The collaborative approach will assist with more…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
…from developing an African Swine Fever vaccine to the assistance available for producers and companies affected by COVID-19. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…and we look forward to furthering discussions on the importance these investments will have, especially as we prepare to write the next Farm Bill.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10 million to enhance food safety outreach, training, and education. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently announced that 21…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant funding for sustainable agriculture research projects. More than $146 million is being invested under the National Institute of Food and…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…cost of practice implementation and input cost increases from climate policy. RIPE is a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural trade association representatives advancing a national dialogue for climate policy…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…the Biden Administration. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…“brings a wealth of experience and knowledge” to the position. Agricultural organizations including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the National Pork Producers Council also applauded Snyder’s appointment. “Rod’s…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…$15 billion worth of investments to be made. The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork Producers Council have petitioned the Supreme Court to take up the case against Proposition…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…2022, up from $173.5 billion in fiscal year 2021. Grains and feeds export values are projected up from their five-year average, reflecting higher international demand for corn, wheat, and feeds….
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
A three-part, interactive virtual workshop series for beginning farmer-veterans is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 12. The National Center for Appropriate Technology’s Armed to Farm team has partnered with…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
…provided to ensure our national security.” Foreign investment in the U.S. agriculture industry has grown rapidly, as foreign investors currently control at least 28.3 million acres of agricultural land valued…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…