A coalition of agriculture and forestry groups filed court motions in defense of delisting the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. Three cases filed by environmental and animal welfare groups in California challenge the final delisting ruling issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last November. The coalition is defending the delisting…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
USDA Climate-Smart Progress Report
The USDA published its 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry this week. The agency says it represents an important step toward President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and the shift towards a whole-of-department approach to solutions. “With the right tools and partnerships, American agriculture and…… MORE
FFA Plans Hybrid Convention
The National FFA Organization will hold its annual in-person convention this fall in Indianapolis. The event, which traditionally brings more than 65,000 attendees, will take place October 27-30th. Expected in-person events during the convention include the American FFA Degree Ceremony, Career Success Tours, competitive events, delegate business sessions, entertainment, the National FFA Expo and…… MORE
Drought Forces Farmers to Leave Fields Unplanted
For some farmers in California, there’s not enough water to grow a crop this year. Bloomberg News reports farmers north of San Francisco are not participating in farmers’ markets or produce box programs and are leaving fields empty. California grows one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of U.S. fruits and nuts. Normally, California receives…… MORE
Farm Water Recharge Will Help Communities
According to the UC researchers and the California Farm Bureau Federation, pouring water onto farmland in the wintertime could help nearby communities replenish their groundwater supplies. This managed recharging method would benefit nearly 300 rural communities. The research is part of ongoing work to determine how flooding farmland in the winter could refill underground water…… MORE
USMCA Summit Begins
Trade talks are underway between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, as part of a two-day summit regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The agreement is nearing its first anniversary, and there are a handful of issues of concern. Politico reports there are continuing labor concerns between the U.S. and Mexico and trade barriers in place…… MORE
Bronaugh Confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s grateful for last week’s confirmation of Dr. Jewell Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the USDA. “Dr. Bronaugh’s confirmation is historic, as she will serve as the first black woman and woman of color to be named Deputy Secretary,” Vilsack says in a statement. “Dr. Bronaugh has a long,…… MORE
Agrisafe Launches Agristress Network
AgriSafe Network is launching the AgriStress Response Network. The launch coincides with May as mental health awareness month. The network includes agriculture professionals committed to sharing non-proprietary information, ensuring that resources and training are widely disseminated to reduce farmer and rancher stress. The effort seeks to eliminate the stigma of seeking support for mental…… MORE
Cal Farm Bureau Urges Flexibility
The California Farm Bureau Federation issued the following in a news release: Land that produces food and farm products also provides crucial conservation and climate benefits and federal conservation programs must focus on keeping working lands working, according to California Farm Bureau testimony before a congressional subcommittee. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson testified virtually…… MORE
Global Pork Production Slowdown
Rabobank says hog prices are sharply higher in many markets worldwide as processors are scrambling to find adequate supplies. Higher disease losses in key growing regions, along with the lagging impact of industry liquidation brought on by COVID-19, have limited available hog supplies. “African Swine Fever has proven harder to manage than initially expected…… MORE
