…press release. “Through this comprehensive set of investments, USDA will take action to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever, assist producers grappling with drought and market disruptions, and help…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…both subsequently removed from the MCOOL requirements in 2015. “Transparency in labeling benefits both producers and consumers,” Thune said in a press release. “Unfortunately, the current beef labeling system in…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…processing plants is going to be needed going forward. There will also need to be investment in new facilities to help serve producers around the state. However, issues of regulatory…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements focus on climate-smart agriculture and forestry and other conservation priorities and improve access for historically underserved producers. As part of this year’s project selections, NRCS prioritized…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
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…
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…the dairy sector within the next 10 years, producers have been adopting new technologies and practices at a fairly rapid pace. Mitloehner was pleasantly surprised by how state officials have…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
…scouting resources are being made available to citrus growers for free, and we go over some of the ways that dairy and livestock producers can positively impact climate change. Tune…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
…Agriculture’s Economics division for the Agricultural Marketing Service for nine years. He previously served as Vice President for Milk Marketing and Economics at the National Milk Producers Federation. At NMPF,…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…The American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and North American Meat Institute have all expressed approval for Trevino to take up the position. Trevino’s…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…program will provide support for small-scale specialty crop producers and processors, as well as other select producers, processors, and distributors. USDA is expecting to issue approximately 200,000 awards to eligible…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
…now will determine agricultural producers’ ability to secure affordable land to start or expand their operations,” the letter states. “Regardless of whether a business has already been passed down through…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…limiting jurisdiction over certain wetlands and non-navigable tributaries. AFBF was joined by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Fertilizer Institute, National Milk Producers Federation, and Agricultural Retailers Association in the…
2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has doubled enrollment over last year. More than 2.5 million acres from agricultural producers and…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…best help alleviate the significant economic, physical and emotional strain agriculture producers are experiencing due to drought conditions,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The duration and…