USDA announces crop insurance changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the implementation of changes to the federal crop insurance programs following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes include expanding benefits for beginning [...]
Ag groups write POTUS in Roundup case
In a letter to President Biden, 54 agricultural groups expressed grave concern with a recent amicus brief submitted by the [...]
Farm Bureau to host virtual Mental Health Month event
In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation will host a free virtual event, Farmers [...]
It’s important to know the signs of heat stress, illness
By Julie Tomascik Editor Summer is a time of hard work and high temperatures. That’s why it’s important for farmers [...]
Diesel prices, input costs continue to climb for agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Farmers and ranchers continue to pay escalating prices to grow crops and raise livestock. One of [...]
First EPA WOTUS roundtable lacks ag representation
By Carey Martin TFB Radio Network Manager The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently held the first of 10 scheduled [...]
Inflation expected to burden U.S. economy for several years
Overall consumer prices in April were 8.3% higher than a year ago, and America’s families can expect inflation to continue [...]
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol grower participation doubles
Grower participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021/22 crop doubled since the program’s pilot launched last year. [...]
Meat industry investigator bill passes House Ag Committee
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022, which will create a new [...]