Today is National Ag Day, celebrating American agriculture. In his proclamation of National Ag Day, President Joe Biden writes, “I call upon all Americans to join me in recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to and appreciation” of American agriculture. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is highlighting the technology and innovation in agriculture on the National…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
Drought Will Continue In The West
A severe drought has gripped western parts of the U.S. since the middle of 2020. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says drought will likely persist or worsen in the spring due to above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation. NOAA’s spring outlook says dry conditions will likely heighten the risk of wildfires across the Southwest and…… MORE
Clean Water Act Possible Impact on Farming
A new report from the Environmental Integrity Project calls for eliminating agricultural exemptions for the Clean Water Act. They want the Act fixed because it’s missed the original goal of getting 100% of American waters fishable and swimmable by 1983. DTN says farmers and ranchers have had many of their practices exempted from the CWA,…… MORE
California Farm Leader Withdraws From Chief Ag Negotiator Nomination
Elaine Trevino, the Biden Administration nominee to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator, will take a non-political appointment in the administration. As a result, the White House withdrew her nomination to the trade post at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, says, “I’m glad to see Ms. Trevino…… MORE
Lawmakers Seek Action on Fertilizer Prices
Lawmakers are raising their concern to President Joe Biden regarding record increases in fertilizer prices approaching the spring planting season. Senator Bill Hagerty, a Tennessee Republican joined by 18 senate colleagues, penned a letter to President Biden urging the administration to “immediately take all necessary steps to curtail the rising costs impacting American farmers and…… MORE
Huge Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef Exports
Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, U.S. beef exports remained red-hot in January, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Beef exports totaled 119,066 metric tons, up 13% from a year ago, while value soared 57% to $1.03 billion dollars. This was the third-highest value total on record – trailing only August and November…… MORE
Relief From Fertilizer Tariffs
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Representative Tracy Mann both of Kansas, introduced the Emergency Relief from Duties Act this week. The bill would create emergency waivers for duties levied on fertilizers by the U.S. International Trade Commission. “Fertilizers and other inputs have been at an all-time high, and the war in Ukraine promises to drive…… MORE
Farm Bureau Asks for Increased Domestic Energy Production
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking the administration to take the necessary steps to address the high energy costs impacting all Americans. Over the past 15 months, oil prices have increased by 130% to more than $120 per barrel. Duvall says, “As Russia’s harmful actions in Ukraine…… MORE
CDFA Recognizes Women Farmers
Tuesday is International Women’s Day and March is Women’s History Month. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is highlighting and recognizing the contributions of women farmers in our state. According to the USDA’s Census of Agriculture, California’s 46,235 farming and ranching women account for 10.9 million acres and $15.6 billion in agriculture sales. … MORE
ARC/PLC Signup Deadline is March 15th
Farmers who haven’t signed up for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2022 have until March 15th to sign their contracts. The two safety-net programs provide income support for farmers who experience significant drops in crop prices or revenues. “The ARC and PLC programs give important financial protections to…… MORE
