…to work to help farmers manage their inputs and production is where farm supply co-ops excel.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
Last week during the 2021 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) outlined several priorities for the association moving forward. Food supply chain issues, interstate commerce,…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…agricultural productivity growth. To help ensure that every child has access to nutritious school meals by 2030, USDA is leading U.S. participation in the coalition on School Meals, which supports…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…and youth organizations while prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and entities and regional food inequities. The United Fresh Produce Association welcomed the legislation. United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel states,…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…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…