The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Agricultural Retailers Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Some of the recommendations highlighted in the comments include the removal of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-23-22
…to help producers promote pollinator health, and honey demand in the US. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Referencing a previous Supreme Court decision in her brief, Prelogar pointed out that California “’has no…
FSA Seeking Producers to Serve on Local County Committees
…producers on these committees as we work to build equitable systems and programming inclusive of all employees and all of our customers. I ask that you consider making a difference…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…signing, describing the legislation as “a big win for American workers, farms, businesses, and supply chain.” Representatives from the National Pork Producers Council also attended the signing ceremony and commended…
VofV: Space AG and the Secret to Producing More Food with Less Effort
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping opportunities for almond producers. The Almond Alliance of California has spearheaded a partnership to coordinate a new logistical route to…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…looking for reasons why producers may have opted not to participate, or what aspects have been helpful in the implementation of conservation programs on farming operations. On-farm conservation programs have…
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
Honoring sustainable dairy producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…and CEO of National Milk Producers Federation. “The position of USTR’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator plays a central role in driving trade policy and expanding overseas markets for dairy products. Doug…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…goes in terms of the ports that are currently at risk.” Ukraine is one of the world’s top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying oilseeds…