…to our farmers, ranchers, and foresters; and the production of our food, fuel, and fiber,” he said in his written statement. “Currently, many communities across the country are struggling with…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. Last week H.R. 7606,…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
Roundup of Some of the Nation’s Pollinators
…pollinator populations are changing. Many pollinator populations are in decline and the biggest reason is a loss in feeding and nesting habitats. They say farmers and everyone else can help…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…company itself, but further up the value chain. Nearly a dozen industry organizations submitted comments on the proposed SEC rule, detailing concerns for farmers. “Without changes and clarifications, the Proposed…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…to small and medium-sized farms than any other program before it,” he said. “The Dairy Margin Coverage is extraordinarily important to our dairy farmers. The creation of DMC was an…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…can serve as a helpful reminder as to how critical bees and other pollinators are to the industry. “It’s a good time for farmers and ranchers to know about the…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
American farmers are again at odds with the Environmental Protection Agency over the Endangered Species Act. The final EPA biological evaluations of neonicotinoids and their impacts on endangered species are…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…serve on their local county committee. A producer must also sign a nomination form to be considered. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to register…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…farmers a leg up,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a news release. “Now that the House has taken this important step forward, we encourage the Senate to…
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
…and Dandelions on Unsplash “We can help our farmers increase their yield. And even just a bushel increase in yield above and beyond what their normal baseline is, what they…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…intention to rewrite the rule. It is a concern for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture groups around the nation. The government agencies agreed to allow ten regional roundtable discussions with stakeholders….
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
…on the interest and use of biological products. Increasing consumer demand for sustainability and a generational shift with younger farmers being more open-minded about new production approaches have pushed significant…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on a bipartisan basis, which will help lower costs for American retailers, farmers and consumers,” Biden said in a statement. “This bill will make progress…