4 questions farmers are asking about carbon markets
As producers wade through the ever-deepening amount of carbon information available in the marketplace, they are asking for answers to key questions including which program makes sense for their operation,…
Read More...Drought is forcing tough decisions for West’s ranchers
This year is proving to be a serious challenge for many cattle producers in the western states, with prolonged drought and high temperatures. Pasture and hay supplies are well below average…
Read More...Biden executive order targets consolidation in ag sector
(Subscription) A wide-ranging executive order that President Joe Biden signed Friday seeks to address consolidation throughout the economy and includes a special focus on actions the Department of Agriculture could…
Read More...‘Soil is our livelihood and we better protect it, or we’re screwed.’
Wind and water have eroded Montana soils since the first plow turned earth on the Northern Plains more than 150 years ago, taking with them one of the state’s most…
Read More...Legislation reduces taxes for veterinarians in rural areas
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, would address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas by offering tax relief. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment…
Read More...It’s Some of America’s Richest Farmland. But What Is It Without Water?
A California farmer decides it makes better business sense to sell his water than to grow rice. An almond farmer considers uprooting his trees to put up solar panels. Drought…
Read More...California’s new overtime laws may tank its sheep industry. That’s bad for wildfire season
Starting January 1st, 2022, overtime laws for agricultural workers are going to change. That now lumps in people in the sheep, goat, and lamb industries. They’ll have to start paying…
Read More...USDA to Invest More Than $4 Billion to Strengthen Food System
Citing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through…
Read More...Beef lobby rift: JBS leaves NCBA
The moves stem from widespread anger among producers who say they are being squeezed with unfairly low cattle prices while consumers are paying near-record prices for burgers and steaks.
Read More...What’s in a label? Ask third-party certifiers
There are several third-party certification options for farms and ranches. The independent auditors verify, for consumers, which ag practices were employed to produce their food and fiber products.
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