Category: Ag News

Nov 15

NCBA and PLC Welcome Nomination of Gov. Burgum as Interior Secretary

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated Gov. Doug Burgum on his nomination to lead the Department of the Interior: “Governor Burgum’s experience navigating natural resources issues in North Dakota, coupled with his business acumen and extensive agriculture background, make him uniquely qualified to be Interior Secretary.” said Kaitlynn Glover, …

Nov 15

Debunking H-2A Myths

The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program – commonly known as H-2A – is the leading source of temporary and seasonal farmworkers in the U.S. H-2A workers, who come from many countries but mostly Mexico, are vital to many types of farms, particularly for specialty crops that are not machine-harvested. This Market Intel addresses some of the most common myths …

Nov 15

Celebrating Three Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA

Three years ago, on November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making a historic investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Since being signed into law, it has been instrumental in transforming the lives and livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities nationwide. Through this landmark legislation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

Nov 15

Navigating Market Uncertainty: FBN’s Risk Management Advice for 2025

At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Ian Loar at the Farmer’s Business Network’s booth. FBN is celebrating its tenth year of business. “We deliver crop production inputs, lending solutions, sustainable grain marketing, and risk management solutions for farmers,” Loar stated. “We are up to a hundred thousand …

Nov 15

EPA Highlights Progress Achieved to Reduce Waste and Conserve Resources on America Recycles Day

Today, Nov. 15, on America Recycles Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is highlighting progress achieved on actions in its “National Recycling Strategy” through implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As a key agency in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to build a circular economy, EPA is joining the White House to recognize America Recycles Day with a Presidential …

Nov 15

NCBA’s Ethan Lane talks Lame Duck and 2025 Priorities

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane about what needs to happen in the lame duck session. In yesterday’s BeefBuzz, they talked about the impacts of Trump’s popular vote on the cattle industry. Hays explained that, in congressional terms, …

Nov 15

R-CALF Endorses Bill Protecting Landowners

America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle and sheep producers, R-CALF USA, has endorsed the Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies (PASTURES) Act (H.R.10042). The bill, introduced on Oct. 25, 2024, by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), will limit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) from penalizing …

Nov 15

Understanding the 2022 Census of Agriculture with NASS’s Joe Prusacki

While attending the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke to the Associate Administrator of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Joe Prusacki, about current events in the organization. Early this year, the 2022 Census of Agriculture was released to provide comprehensive data on the agricultural economy down to the county level. …