Dairy farmers looking to buy young heifers to replace their older milking cows should get used to the sticker shock for a while, as the nation’s inventory has plummeted to a 20-year low.
As Congress hammers out the 2023 Farm Bill, growing interest in the impacts of agriculture on climate could give organic farmers more political sway as they advocate for funding and programs.
The Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater sources while also keeping ag lands in production under a new voluntary groundwater easement program.
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power says the U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana introduced legislation to suspend Brazilian beef imports to the U.S. The move comes after repeated issues with delayed reporting of BSE, or mad cow outbreaks in Brazilian beef.
A favorable growing season and government policies that encourage crop rotations will result in a record corn crop in China, according to USDA estimates.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is accepting applications for two annual programs which recognize and celebrate family farms that have impacted Alabama history and agriculture.
State of Georgia encouraging Georgia farmers and agribusinesses harvesting and processing fall crops to remain vigilant in following guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.