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Hurricane Disaster Relief & the Lame Duck
Southeast Regional Ag News
Saying the phrase “silver lining” does not feel good, but billions in fresh hurricane disaster aid could come in the lame-duck Congress, offering a possibly even bigger window for farm disaster relief in lieu of a new farm bill or even if there is one.
Will Consumers Pay More For Regenerative-Grown Food?
Farm of the Future
Purdue University study indicates willingness to pay for regeneratively grown food drops when presented with a real example.
Cyber Attacks and FBI Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Good cybersecurity is a priority in agriculture because the impact of cybercrime can be devastating, and the FBI is trying to help combat the threat.
WFB Advocacy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
Area-Based Crop Insurance For Farmers
Line on Agriculture
How the Enhanced Coverage Option Plan can provide an extra layer of insurance coverage to benefit farmers.
Speculating Helene's Damage Potential
Southeast Regional Ag News
Overlapping the path of damage with census data, the American Farm Bureau Federation describes the potential for impacted areas.
Class 1 Pricing in FMMO Modernization Still a Pain Point
California Ag Today
We’ve been letting this one digest for a while, but there is still pushback against the USDA proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Orders.
71% Of Consumers Are Unfamiliar With Regenerative Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Report indicates that while there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding regenerative agriculture, most consumers don’t know what the term means.
WFB Advocacy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
U.S. Cattle Inventory Down and Veterinarian Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Voice of California Agriculture podcast discusses conditions that have caused the U.S. cattle inventory to decrease to its lowest in more than 70 years, and Veterinarian shortages are not new, but it’s about to get worse.
Weeds and cover crops
Idaho Ag Today
U of I grad research shows cover crops are effective for weed control.
A 30-Foot Wall of Water
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack give remarks following his tour of Hurricane Helene's damage.
Know Animal Feed? Help the State Tackle the Topic!
California Ag Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee.
Dockworker Strike Highlights Need for Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s another pressure and another disruption that our farmers are going to have to deal with, without a good safety net in place," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch.
California Farms Lead the Nation in Renewable Energy
California Ag Today
Nationally, 11 percent of all farms and ranches in the United States with renewables are in California.
A Project to Show Off High Quality US Wheat
Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates is developing a new tool to highlight US Wheat.
Dairy Family Donates $100K to Operation Outdoor Freedom
Southeast Regional Ag News
Operation Outdoor Freedom, which is supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service, offers wounded veterans no-cost access to outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping at facilities designed just for them.
Walnuts, the New Wonder Food in the Obesity Battle
California Ag Today
A recent study from Indiana University found that adolescents and young adults, especially women, who regularly eat walnuts are less likely to experience obesity.
Getting Veterinarians Involved in Rural Mental Health
Line on Agriculture
Veterinarians are often trusted by their producer customers and therefore a new Rural Minds program will enable them to lend support and help to customers who may be struggling.
Local Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says we need to recognize that we have an environment in our state that is not good for agriculture.