…said that the investments will be important to allow farmers to increase climate-smart innovation. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew also echoed support for the announcement. “Family farmers and ranchers…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
…“As foreign entities continue their acquisitions of U.S. food and agriculture companies, American farmers and families deserve to know these transactions receive proper scrutiny.” To protect U.S. food security, the…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…to support supply chain policies that will allow U.S. farmers, ranchers, commodity handlers, processors, and food manufacturers to reliably deliver high-quality, cost-effective products to domestic and global consumers.” Labor is…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went to crop farms, with 35 percent for livestock. Last year, farmers and…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…these regulations, signaling a return to complicated and burdensome rules that do little to advance conservation goals.” Duvall adds AFBF will remain engaged on ESA issues and encourage farmers and…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
…one percent of total U.S. farmland, then we’re going to have to look at converting more conventional land into organic. I’ve always been one to invite conventional farmers to learn…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
…out more at WGA.com. From a robot obsession while attending Harvard Business School to traveling 2,700 miles and sleeping in his car just to meet with farmers, Charlie Andersen has…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Introduced by Representatives Dusty Johnson and Henry Cuellar, the legislation seeks to increase transparency in the cattle market….
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases and pests. The two also addressed climate change, saying, “our farmers, ranchers and producers are on the front lines dealing with…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…ABC is excited to once again offer attendees an opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America (FFA). ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said this year’s silent…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…Cotton Inc. The 2022 show proclaims World Ag Expo is “Back in Agtion,” a play on words with a few meanings. While COVID-19 sidelined the live show in 2021, farmers…
NASS Collecting Additional Information on Local Food Practices
…food marketing practices. This information came from farmers and ranchers who had previously reported local food marketing activity on prior surveys and a census. In light of the extreme dynamics…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-18-21
…information on increasing organic sales, and a report on industry members pushing for more trade opportunities for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. Legislative spending can be one of the most effective…