…as the crop is harvested to allow for shipping time—and because the nuts often need to be further processed, packaged or used in different forms once they arrive at their…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
…and ranchers have suffered under burdensome, unnecessary and, too often, unlawful federal regulations promulgated by the EPA,” Duvall said. “We desperately need an administrator who understands the challenges our farmers…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…down to corn, cotton, feed, poultry. You have little concept of what, and how much, we are shipping overseas. And when the value of the American dollar rises or declines,…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…was asked to identify ways the department could use or modify its programs, regulations, and practices to address the challenges of beginning farmers and ranchers in their access to land,…
Trump Ban on Lobbyists Counter Productive
The incoming Donald Trump administration has a ban in place preventing lobbyists from working in the administration. Chris Novak, National Corn Growers Association CEO, says that’s going to present challenges….
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…the world of human nutrition, through transparent communications promoting our meaningful and measured improvements in sustainability. To plan for and address these challenges, ABC’s Board of Directors has worked across…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…increase efficiencies in agribusiness, provide economic opportunities to workers and promote practices that sustain the environment. Increased secure access to information also helps producers meet the challenges of global population…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…of funding to address manure and mortality management challenges has been quite limited over the past few years,” said Tim Riley, KCD’s district coordinator. “The Kent Conservation District Board of…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…implement the newly added projects. With this funding, Joint Chiefs’ projects will extend to 29 states. “This collaboration helps local partners meet the growing challenges that come with protecting communities,…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…steps that must be completed before Argentina may begin shipping lemons to the United States. APHIS and Argentina’s National Plant Protection Organization (SENASA) must now finalize and sign the operational…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
…address the critical elements of California’s complex water challenges by accommodating the needs and concerns of California water users and the important species that depend on that same water. This…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…increase efficiencies in agribusiness, provide economic opportunities to workers and promote practices that sustain the environment. Increased secure access to information also helps producers meet the challenges of global population…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…helps build a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges. AFRI’s six priority areas include plant health, production,…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…been a leader in providing needed investments to address rural America’s economic challenges,” said Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah. “From housing to renewable energy, essential community facilities to high-speed…