…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
…average this year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
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…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…systems, economies, and ultimately individuals and families across the continent and around the globe.” The coalition includes groups and associations such as the United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers, California…
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…
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
…local FSA county office or be postmarked by December 6. Committee members are responsible for the local administration of federal farm programs. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…countries. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. 2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…be sorely needed to meet the agricultural needs of the future. “In the 21st century, we are facing the convergence of critical challenges to the agricultural food system: climate change,…