FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts and easy-to-read infographics about U.S. agriculture that can be used in various ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…marketing order between the dates of December 6 and December 31. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be mailing ballots and voting instructions to all growers who produced walnuts in California from September…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
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…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and development. “We write to respectfully request your assistance in protecting the $7.75 billion investment in agricultural climate research, agriculture innovation, and agricultural research infrastructure included in the House Agriculture…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
…society and the modern economy.” USDA will begin accepting applications for loans and grants on November 24. USDA is making the funding available through its ReConnect Program. The National Association…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding opportunities for a variety of conservation programs available to agricultural producers and landowners. Some of the assistance available includes the Agricultural…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Introduced by Representatives Dusty Johnson and Henry Cuellar, the legislation seeks to increase transparency in the cattle market….
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
…1.36 percent annually from 2010 to 2019, well below the Global Agricultural Productivity Index target of 1.73 percent. The report says human-caused climate change has slowed global agricultural productivity growth…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…on agriculture trade between the two countries. In the statement, the leaders say, “We reaffirm the importance of our two nations’ exceptional agricultural trading relationship.” The discussions highlighted the importance…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…is available on the USDA FSIS website. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
…consumers. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry Sponsored Content…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained what that means for water…