…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…acres in Ventura County. “We were fortunate that these storms came at a time when most farms are dormant and thus farm worker jobs have had minimum impact,” said CSC…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
…more almonds,” Fleischmann explained. “Then we develop programs customized to that audience. We look for groups that give us a broad reach but also the ones we think we can…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. John Deere has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…Khan, outlining the impact a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would have. “The Kroger-Albertsons merger is anticompetitive and will harm the fresh produce industry, farmworkers and farm communities, consumers, and…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…in Farm Bureau and other organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmer and Rancher Competition Winners Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
…primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…the bloom can provide tremendous benefits for nut set,” Clay explained. With sights set to bloom prep, growers are likely finishing up their dormancy programs in the meantime. However, the…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…partner with Purina for the fifth annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, providing the public a look into daily life on the farm,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Farmers…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
Deere & Company (John Deere) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that addresses the right to repair equipment. Signed at the 2023…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-10-23
…on Congress, Right to Repair and the Farm Bill, and the first honeybee vaccine gets approved. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…