…sort of facilities require a lot of security, so including them in the border zone seems practical. According to the scientists, it makes good sense. The development cost would be…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…report will include new information on military service, food marketing practices, and on-farm decision-making. These additions help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others…
Industry Members Urge Congress to Support Dairy Pride Act
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging Congress to move forward with a bill known as the Dairy Pride Act, which would limit the ability of plant-based foods to…
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…livelihoods of tens of thousands of producers. Prices for many commodities remain depressed. We are doing the best we can in a very challenging environment. “While our members support border security, they…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
…of difficulty. That’s what we must do now. We ask all senators to set aside political concerns and prioritize concern for our nation’s food producers.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
New Report Highlights the Scale of Industry Concentration in Agriculture
A new report from the Open Market Institute examines the extent of industry concentration in agriculture. The report, Food and Power: Addressing Monopolization in America’s Food System, provides insight on…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…universities and companies of all sizes,GEM supports global food security by promoting genetic diversity in corn. LEARN MORE. ASTA members representing 15 states are participating in a total of more…
2019 Wine Industry Awards Announced
…Merry Edwards Winery in the Russian River Valley where she is famous for an elegant barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc. After 20 years elevating her winery to global status, she has…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…non-farming public about the importance of agriculture and reconnect them through educational outreach and learning resources with the people who grow their food. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content…
U.S. Pork Can’t Afford Loss of Mexican Market
…of border security, we respectfully ask the Trump administration to proceed cautiously and consider the implications of cutting off trade with a market that is so vital for rural America….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-01-19
…standard. Also, you’ll hear from California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross about her excitement to work with the new administration and it being agriculturally inclusive. Tune in to…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
…International Trade Association’s “Future of U.S.-Japan Trade” panel on April 3. A position paper by Nick Giordano, NPPC’s vice president and counsel, global government affairs, can be found here. Source:…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…the investments program address emission levels specifically within the agricultural industry. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alone made close to $106 million in funding available through the…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…