…machine automation. He also speaks about the steps for building autonomous technology for farm tractors and how to effectively work with farmers and the ag industry early on to co-develop…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…options for farmers and ranchers. “Family farmers and ranchers, if provided with the right tools and support, can be an integral part of the climate solution,” National Farmers Union President…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who say the Beef Checkoff Program threatens their livelihood can go forward. The court’s opinion denied…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $30 million in an effort to support organic farmers and ranchers. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…ranchers who provide fresh, locally-grown and raised products to those Californians preferring a different animal meat product,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “AB 888 will help…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…is good news for the family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. In addition to keeping federal programs funded, the CR includes critical relief to farmers and ranchers for disaster recovery,”…
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
…AAI. Over the same period, ranchers’ share of the beef dollar dropped by about 40 percent. OCM Executive Director Mike Eby adds, “The strategic expansion of beef processing is a…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…this case, arbitrary animal housing standards that lack any scientific, technical or agricultural basis and that will only inflict harm on U.S. hog farmers.” In the petition, the groups point…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…in front of more than 300 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders during the Western Growers Annual Meeting in San Diego on November 9. In addition to investment capital, the…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…pandemic has impacted every stage of our food supply chain, from commodity production through processing and delivery. Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners increasingly experience the impacts of climate change as…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…smaller-scale farmers and ranchers have limited access to slaughter and processing facilities and they struggle to stay in business exactly when we need them most.” Increased awareness of the problems…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…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…
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…and Director of the CLEAR Center at UC Davis, points out that California farmers have already made significant progress. As California law requires a 40 percent reduction of emissions from…
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,…