Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020,…
AEM Members Optimistic About Continued Economy Recovery
Agriculture and construction manufacturers are upbeat about the continuing economic recovery. A second-quarter 2021-member survey done by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) showed optimism remains as strong as it…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
…fair, work collectively to set rules for trade and technology in the 21st century, and strengthen the global market for America’s workers and businesses. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…a motion to dismiss by the USDA, writing that the ranchers have successfully alleged they have “associational standing” to challenge USDA’s practices. The case will proceed through discovery. R-CALF USA…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. The grants will support a variety of projects aimed at improving yield, quality, and profitability for producers and processors. A total of 11 projects…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
The 51st class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have been selected and will soon begin their journey through the leadership development experience. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation recently announced the selection…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
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…
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
…the bumblebee. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…