…Program and discussing the challenges and opportunities our future leaders are facing in the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture. Featuring: Abby-Taylor Silva, Executive VP of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation; Bryan…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…the importance of both environmental and economic sustainability for family farms. “We must tackle the challenges in the value chain, competition, and resilience,” he said, advocating for voluntary, farmer-led investments…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…like AGI in pest management represents a significant step toward sustainable farming practices, helping growers respond effectively to challenges in pest control. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…ripple effects throughout the supply chain, echoing challenges experienced during previous disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, specific markets, including the Dominican Republic and Central America, heavily rely on exports…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…they begin the arduous task of cleanup and recovery. As the region grapples with the aftermath, the focus will shift to rebuilding and preparing for future weather challenges. Sabrina Halvorson…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…to meatpacking. He noted that these trends have significant implications for family farmers and rural communities. “Farmers cannot catch a break as buyers or sellers,” Kanter stated, describing the challenges…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…The agriculture industry is facing big challenges, including a decline in the number of family farms. According to the 2022 Agriculture Census, there has been a 7% drop in farms,…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…these challenges, farmers are also facing losses from Hurricane Helene and disruptions at East Coast ports due to a longshoreman’s strike, which could hurt farm exports and reduce foreign demand….
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…practices, particularly in a profession already marked by financial challenges. However, there is interest in farming among younger generations and mid-career professionals. Piotti acknowledges that, while the U.S. farming population…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…of distressed borrowers and provide comprehensive, wraparound services aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by financially distressed producers. Investments will build a support network for agriculture in the years…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…a Policy Retreat to help chart the course for 2025 Advocacy Priorities. The meeting, which took place at the National Harbor, had a shipping theme that set the tone and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
…and building a new farmstead wasn’t. Now, frontier life wasn’t new for those Americans, but it did present new challenges for farm families who faced bringing their food to market…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…crops, showcasing an abundance of opportunities to integrate more domestically grown foods in our meals,” he said. He called for greater USDA regulatory flexibility to address the challenges faced by…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…and solve labor challenges. NIFA awarded the Texas A&M Climate Smart Cotton Grant as part of its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. This research project will explore ways to reduce…