Some “Giving Back” in the Ag Economy
The agricultural economy faces some headwinds heading further into 2024. Roland Fumasi, Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness – North America, says things are taking a step back after a few productive years. Fumasi says, “When you
Farm Bureau, Partners, Announce Togetherall Peer Support Program
Farm Bureau and partner organizations Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation Managing Director of Member Engagement, says Togetherall is a new mental
Frustration Builds Over Farm Bill Delays
Congress has voted to extend temporary funding again to keep the government open, but in the process, likely produced more delays in writing a farm bill and more frustration among Ag members. “No progress” is how Senator
Stabenow Releases Letter on the Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) wrote a letter to her colleagues on their work to write a new farm bill. She outlined several proposals for strengthening the farm safety net in the new bill. While
Groups Press for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
Crop Life America and several other groups joined together on Capitol Hill to urge immediate action by lawmakers to renew the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. “A passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill that’s fully retroactive would help farmers’
GAO Pushes FDA on Food Safety
Although the U.S. food supply is one of the safest, foodborne illness is a public health concern. The Food and Drug Administration has a new rule requiring detailed records for certain foods as they move through the
Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association proudly announces the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2024. These six inductees will join the 240 members previously inducted into the Minnesota FFA Hall of
Cattle on Feed Up 2%, Placements Down 4%
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday afternoon, USDA released the latest Cattle on Feed report which showed cattle on feed up 2% from January 2023. Inventory totaled 11.9 million head according to the latest report. The placements number came
Industry Reaction to USDA Pilot Program to Expand Remote Grading for Beef
On Friday, USDA announced their new plan for a Remote Grading Pilot Program for beef. You can read more about the plan and the announcement from USDA here: https://americanagnetwork.com/2024/01/usda-launches-pilot-to-help-more-processors-access-high-value-beef-grading/ Below is various industry reaction to the news:
USDA Launches Pilot to Help More Processors Access High-Value Beef Grading
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) official beef quality grading