…farmers and ranchers. “Inflation creates a lot of price uncertainty, it creates a disconnect between long-term and short-term pricing, it creates a lot of, sort of, chaos among relative prices…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…accelerate progress on nutrient pollution. Our nutrients memo is a call for scaling up the innovative approaches being used by farmers, ranchers, water agencies, local municipalities, industry, and communities to…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org/besure for more information….
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…our research and data in this area are meeting the needs of bee managers and the farmers that rely on pollinators.” The NAREEE Advisory Board’s Pollinator Subcommittee provides guidance to…
USDA Researcher’s Role in Cacao
…disease so that those plants can be recommended to farmers. Dr. Puig says the cacao plants are unique as well. “Cacao plants are very cool. For people who have never…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
The American Farm Bureau has a program for young agriculturalists, called Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) that provides its members with social and professional opportunities to expand their networks and…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Farmers have lost out on up to $4 billion in agricultural exports because of lack of access…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…truly comprehensive solution. Our farmers and ranchers need alternatives to flow-centric Bay-Delta policies that still fall short in safeguarding our environment and protecting California’s economy, including the critical contributions of…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2023 this week, which includes significant investment in various programs and initiatives important to farmers and ranchers. The U.S….
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…farmers and ranchers, and 75% for all other producers. These payments will be subject to a payment limitation. To qualify for the higher payment percentage, eligible producers must have a…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…further investment in organic research and cost share opportunities will be critical moving forward. Increasing support for transitioning farmers and ranchers and continuous improvement and modernization as detailed in the…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…development. “AFBF is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of California’s law imposing arbitrary requirements on farmers well outside its borders,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…solutions that incorporate farmers, processors, retailers, and consumers. In the development of an international network of partners, the mission is to enhance the sustainability of the global food system. UPL…