…percent, but the relatively small proportion it contributes to the total cost of a burger means it added just two cents to the total. The American Farm Bureau Federation recently…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Agricultural Processors Association, and California Rice Commission. Concern about the port labor contract expiring at the end of June began to rise as supply chain…
New Biobased Product Program
A new program that promotes biobased products. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Biogas plant from pig farm The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…May, pre-filled application forms were sent out to producers that suffered disaster losses in 2020 and 2021. Farmers will have until July 22 to return completed applications. USDA’s Farm Service…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
Courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation The average cost of a summer cookout for ten people is $69.68, which breaks down to less than $7 per person, according to Farm Bureau’s…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…new segments highlight some of the latest developments that are relevant to industry members. The monthly programs provide insight on things like transportation issues, MRLs, and trade relationships affecting almonds….
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a…
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
…idea of entrepreneurship to students regardless of what their programs are,” Costa said. Students that take advantage of these resources or programs such as the Industrial Automation Program, tend to…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…due to infections on two large farms in Colorado, after numbers dropped significantly in May with less than 800,000 birds being affected for the month. Detections peaked in March with…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-28-22
…FFA dissolving its century-old dairy farm, and working with the Ag Task Force to help protect agricultural operations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…the Farm Bill’s provisions.” He said the provisions in the Farm Bill are tools that allow the nation’s farmers and ranchers to be equipped with science, technology, and innovation. Listen…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Pesticide Notification Workshops
…place today, tomorrow, and Wednesday via Zoom. Western Agricultural Processors Association President and CEO, Roger Isom has questioned the need for a statewide notification approach. As the pilot programs continue…