…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…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…farmers and ranchers,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Limiting trade also negatively affects farmers’ ability to get much-needed supplies like fertilizer, which ultimately drives up the…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…helping farmers and ranchers take their conservation activities to the next level. Producers receive payments through CSP for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations….
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…commodity prices,” Duvall explained in a news release. “Higher prices for crops are getting a lot of attention right now and of course help farmers balance the books, but when…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…action in affording more access and support in exporting goods. “Dairy farmers and manufacturers celebrate today’s great news of an additional ‘pop-up’ site focused on helping to deliver relief for…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Ralph (Ravi) Kayden on Unsplash Farmers markets offer some of…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to chive, onion and mint. It does not do well next to lettuce. Some issues farmers may face when growing Cress, include flea beetles, black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose….
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s Mariana Vasconcelos, an agtech prodigy who started her ag…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…experience, and governmental experience. These activities take students all over the state of California to different college campuses, agricultural facilities, and government offices. Through these activities, as well as training…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…will on the part of the Ukrainian farmers to be able to plant this summer. And what they need is fuel. The fuel that is being used in military applications…