Initial report from the USDA Equity Commission’s Agriculture Subcommittee provides 32 recommendations to remove barriers to inclusion and access at USDAUSDA also provides update to the Commission and to the public on its progress in addressing these challenges, which the Commission’s work will help to further inform. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission …
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Feb 28
NACD Solicits Applications for its Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach Grant Program
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals for historically underserved farmer-to-farmer outreach and on-the-ground projects that mitigate hypoxic conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. Projects are expected to include water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainable forest management initiatives. The objectives of this grant program are …
Feb 28
Agriculture Workforce Coalition Statement on Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology
“The Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) is deeply concerned about the Department of Labor’s publication of the new methodology to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A program. The new calculation dramatically increases costs for producers utilizing the program and will place an undue burden on family farms which are already facing a …
Feb 28
Bullard bill to help state better monitor medical marijuana industry’s water usage
The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation Monday clarifying that medical marijuana is not an “agricultural product” and therefore does not qualify for the state’s agricultural sales tax exemption. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, said Senate Bill 133 is needed to clarify marijuana’s status and to help the state be able to better track the industry’s water …
Feb 28
Calling all Ag Entrepreneurs: Apply for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
$165K in Startup Funds Available The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. …
Feb 28
Ranking Member David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture”
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott delivered the following statement at today’s hearing “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.” [As prepared for delivery]I would like to begin my comments by Congratulating Chairman Thompson as we start the 118th Congress and by stating how proud I am of the bipartisan work this Committee did …
Feb 28
Taking a Look at Results from Pre-Plant Nitrogen Versus In-Season on Wheat Crops
At the OGI Wheat Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the opportunity to visit with Oklahoma State University Extension Specialist for Precision Nutrient Management, Brian Arnall. Sheperd and Arnall talk about researching the impact of nitrogen application on pre-planting. “That data is over the last seven to ten years, and we are combining all my …
Feb 28
Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers
Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association recently announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect and grow dairy sales and trust. “I’m honored to join my fellow farmers and importers across the country as we work …
Feb 28
Inside Look at Farm-to-Consumer Beef Production in Israel
During the OALP Class XX trip to Israel, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to visit with David Ankowe and Yair Ben Perez of the Moshav Eliyad about beef cattle operations in Israel. The Moshav Eliyad sells beef from the farm and straight to the consumer in-store and online. They have …
Feb 28
March 31 Deadline Approaching for U.S. Cotton Growers to Enroll 2022 Crop in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry for their 2022 crop as the March 31, 2023, deadline quickly approaches. Launched in 2020, the Trust Protocol was designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton. Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the …
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