…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
…industries, and farms,” said Thomas Birmingham, general manager of Westlands Water District. “We look forward to the new collaborative governance and trust building that will occur through decision-making processes in…
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
…30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion in assistance to agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts,…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…the expectations that farmers, businesses, and consumers have of the organic seal and in taking a hard look at how to best structure the public private partnership for future success.”…
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…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…governments will be working to finalize the text of the agreement incorporating the new trigger levels and will be publishing a final document as soon as its deemed appropriate. “This…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…as the word ‘agriculture’ does. And, once again, President Biden has suggested raising taxes on hardworking family farmers and ranchers to pay for all this spending. Thankfully, this proposal is…