…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…
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
…subsidies. It was a move that trade experts say was a sign that the British government is hoping to resume negotiations with the United States. The National Association of Farm…
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…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…Federation, Western Growers, the Association of California Water Agencies, and the Family Farm Alliance. The coalition also points out that increased federal investment to improve water management will help to…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that U.S. citrus production has declined from the 2019-20 season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has shown that overall…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) announced that Ted McKinney is the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. The group says he will lead NASDA in amplifying the…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…some of the uncertainties in the world of biologics. Looking to the future, there are substantial opportunities to learn more about their use and value in agricultural production. “We genuinely…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
…Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis, presented by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, for his work developing the dairy payment provisions in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program in 2020….
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
A total of 76 agricultural organizations are calling on federal officials to address the ongoing challenges with ocean carriers. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the ag groups…