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 Farm Credit Administration recently received a quarterly update on economic issues affecting agriculture as well as an update on the performance of the Farm Credit System through 2022.
As farmers and ranchers continue to struggle during this pandemic, the USDA announced last week it has made more crops and commodities eligible for relief under the CFAP.
Organic farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this year despite the weather and trade challenges. Farmers will harvest 3.1 million acres.
Ag Economy Barometer moved higher again in February. USDA plans to withdraw the organic animal welfare rule in December. Assoc of E.M. disappointed in the tariff
The House Agriculture Committee approved the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 last week - which would clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide regulation in or near waters of the United States. House Ag Chair Mike Conaway says costly and duplicative regulations permitting requirements on farmers weaken the economy in Rural America...