AFIA Commends Introduction of Vital Supply Chain Legislation
ARLINGTON, Va. – Sept. 26, 2024 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds Senator Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and cosponsors for introducing the Securing American Agriculture Act (S. 5277) yesterday. This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
Organic Trade Association Welcomes USDA Support for Organic Dairies
Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2024) — The Organic Trade Association welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s continuing support for organic dairy farmers through the Organic Dairy Market Assistance Program (ODMAP). Today’s announcement by USDA that it is making available $58 million
United States Hog Inventory Up Slightly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 – As of Sept.1, there were 76.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from September 2023 and up 2% from June 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report
DANR Announces Over $24 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $24,416,257 in loans and grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects
NASDA Foundation to Launch 2024-2025 Farm2Food Accelerator Cohorts
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its 2024-2025 Farm2Food Accelerator program, with new cohorts planned for Nevada, Virginia and Colorado. This initiative builds on alumni success
Vermeer Introduces Advanced Pro G4 Silage Balers
Vermeer launches the 504 Pro G4 and 604 Pro G4 balers, designed to deliver premium silage and dry hay for livestock operations of all sizes. These versatile machines offer innovative features that help boost productivity and bale
Climate-smart Grazing: U. of I. Study Shows How Weather Mitigates Nitrogen Runoff
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially
NASDA’s Newly Elected Board of Directors Urge Congress to Pass Farm Bill in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – NASDA’s newly appointed board of directors unanimously passed a resolution expressing support for the expeditious passage of a comprehensive, bi-partisan farm bill. “America’s farmers and ranchers provide the food, fiber, fuel and shelter that we all depend
NASDA Members Elect Next President and NASDA Leadership
INDIANAPOLIS – During the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected their 2025 officers. Arkansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward will serve as NASDA’s 2024-2025 President. “I am honored to continue serving this
NGFA Calls on Administration to Avert Shipping Disruptions
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a letter to President Biden sent today, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and 55 organizations called on the U.S. government to act immediately to avert potential disruption at port operations along the