FCC bans foreign-made drones, raising concerns for agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in December it will prohibit all new foreign-made drones and parts from entering the U.S. The announcement comes from two Executive Orders signed by [...]
McAdams named Texas Beef Council executive vice president
Molly K. McAdams, Ph.D., has joined the Texas Beef Council (TBC) as its new executive vice president. McAdams replaces Richard [...]
Webinar addresses landowner negotiations in eminent domain
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Landowners received valuable information on negotiating fair eminent domain agreements in a recent webinar hosted [...]
U.S. rice exports to Brazil hit highest level since 2003
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to impact agricultural commodities. One effect is [...]
USDA program brings farms, schools together
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Ensuring America’s students are fed and healthy is a large part of the U.S. Department [...]
COVID-19, farm bill change cost dairy farmers millions
The 2018 Farm Bill modified milk pricing rules to facilitate improved risk management for beverage milk processors, cooperatives and dairy [...]
Feeding Minds Press looking for accurate ag manuscripts
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s Feeding Minds Press is open for manuscript submissions. Launched in 2018, Feeding Minds [...]
Ag groups ask USTR to continue WTO membership
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor More than 60 leading U.S. agricultural and food organizations asked U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer [...]
EPA proposal would reduce Bt crop varieties
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor A draft plan proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would overhaul many insect [...]