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NACD Wants to Be a Part of New Land Use Rule
Line on Agriculture
The Bureau of Land Management is making some land use rule updates and the National Association of Conservation Districts wants conservation districts to be considered when it comes to land restoration.
Beef Exports Higher and Pesticide Labeling Request
The Agribusiness Update
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, and a coalition of attorneys general is urging the EPA to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on all pesticide products.
Getting Involved in BLM Public Lands Rule Implementation
California Ag Today
The Bureau of Land Management has announced its intent to develop a Federal Advisory Committee to engage the public and help inform the BLM’s implementation of the Rule.
BLM Land Managment Rule Has Dire Implications for Cattle Producers
Line on Agriculture
The Public Lands Council has filed a lawsuit agains BLM on a new land management rule, citing that they believe BLM has not acted within their authority as an agency.
California Almond Crop Estimates and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
California growers are expected to harvest 2.8 billion meat pounds of almonds this year, 13% more than last year, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
National Blueberry Month and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Improving the Management of Grazing on Federal Lands
California Ag Today
Two U.S. senators have now introduced bipartisan legislation that they say will support ranchers who rely upon federal lands to graze their livestock.
Continued Angst Among Ag Groups on Proposed BLM Conservation Rule
Line on Agriculture
Public Lands Director, Sigrid Johannes
Fair & Competitive Markets in Farm Bill and Women in Agriculture Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and White House co-hosted a meeting to discuss competition priorities in the farm bill, and Lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act.
Public Lands Council Says Proposed BLM Rule Not Legal
Line on Agriculture
Public Lands Council Executive Director, Kaitylyn Glover
Cost of Production Expected to Grow and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops shows input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season, and the latest Monthly World Ag Supply and Demand report is out.
California's Leafy Greens Rebounding and BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Markets and crop harvests for California's lettuce and leafy greens area finally normalizing after rough weather, and Public Lands Council raising concerns over BLM's proposed "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule.
Cotton Prices Reach Recent Lows and BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices reach new recent low of 77 cents, and Public Lands Council raising concerns over BLM's proposed "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule.
Sheep Industry Concerned with Potential BLM Land Change Rule
Line on Agriculture
American Sheep Industry Executive Director, Peter Orwich
Public Lands Council Unhappy with BLM's Proposed Land Lease Rule Change
Line on Agriculture
Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of the Public Lands Council
Public Lands Council Unhappy with BLM's Proposed Land Lease Rule Change
Line on Agriculture
Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of the Public Lands Council
Ag Groups Push for Stricter Checkoff Rules and AFBF on New AEWR Calculations
The Agribusiness Update
Over 130 ag groups ask House and Senate for stricter rules governing checkoff program, and American Farm Bureau pushes against new Adverse Effect Wage Rate calculations.