Lawmakers urge fast-track approval of screwworm treatments for livestock
By Julie Tomascik Editor A group of Congressional lawmakers is urging federal agencies to fast-track approvals of anti-parasitic treatments for livestock in response to the growing threat of the New World screwworm (NWS). U.S. Rep. [...]
RMA makes changes to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection plan
Organic and aquaculture producers can soon benefit from updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan. USDA’s Risk [...]
Agricultural populations decline in major farm states
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor An Agri-Pulse analysis of 2020 census data yielded some surprising results when it comes to [...]
EPA should keep ‘navigable’ in water rule definition
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) submitted recommendations on the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The comments [...]
Relief fund established for Louisiana farmers, ranchers
Hurricane Ida caused significant damage to Louisiana when the storm hit the state in late August. The hurricane made landfall [...]
USDA seeks comments on cell-cultured meat labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) [...]
TFB offers student teaching scholarships to ag edu seniors
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students majoring in agricultural education and preparing to student teach off campus in the spring [...]
Ag exports expected to reach record levels in FY 2022
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor U.S. agricultural exports are forecast to reach a chart-topping $177.5 billion for fiscal year (FY) [...]
Farm equipment markets stay hot through 2021
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Nearly one-and-a-half years after the coronavirus first invaded American shores, farmers and ranchers continue to [...]