…to disrupt billions of dollars in bilateral agricultural trade, cause serious economic harm to U.S. farmers and Mexican livestock producers, and stifle important innovations needed to help producers respond to…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…because of the voluntary conservation efforts of ranchers,” said NCBA Associate Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes. “The science has proven repeatedly that healthy, diverse rangelands—like those cultivated by livestock…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…Wilson to share her perspective about the need for digital systems to better utilize farmers’ time, information, and resources. “When we think about the role of technology and optimizing our…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…available upon request. USDA says that improved traceability could help farmers and ranchers to get back to selling their products quicker if an outbreak occurs. “It is critical that any…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…found to the large overwintering colony losses that have been plaguing honey bees and causing so much concern among beekeepers, and farmers, especially almond producers, during the last 15 years….
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…enforcement authority to reinforce the trust of consumers, farmers, and those transitioning to organic production.” Groups including the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomed the…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…reports that altogether, 1,840 acres of strawberries are looking at catastrophic damage. Losses are approaching $200 million in crop, property, and equipment damages. Farmers are being asked to report damage…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…on January 18, which immediately prompted the filing of the lawsuit. NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart said that the new WOTUS rule is “an attack on farmers and ranchers” and…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…National FFA Organization and U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA). “Supporting the future of agriculture is a mission that has always been important to Culver’s,” said Alison Demmer, Culver’s…
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
…the NBA, and Khris Middleton of the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The group is buying the land and will lease it to farmers who will work it and give…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…newly combined entity would have significantly more leverage over the growers and shippers that feed the nation. This will not only reduce farmers’ margins and pressure them to cut back…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
Recognizing young farmers and ranchers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Stacie Anderson, Excellence in Ag winner; AFBF President Zippy Duvall; YF&R Chair Alisha Schwertner; and Melissa Bufford,…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…The contest celebrates farm dogs that work alongside farmers and ranchers as they sustainably produce nutritious food for families and their pets across America. Rounding up livestock and chasing off…