Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Plays Increasingly Important Role in Modern Farming
AURORA, Colo. (May 8, 2023) — Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) plays an important role in modern farming and our future food system by improving access to affordable, high-quality and nutritious produce through a resilient, sustainable supply chain. In the
Four Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
By Julie Davis, Senior Director of Workforce and Industry Initiatives at Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – It’s no secret to anyone working in equipment manufacturing the ever-growing technician shortage is a problem poised to get
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Now Accepting Junior Beef Expo Entries
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) is now accepting entries for the 2023 North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE), a multi-breed junior field day to be held June 23-24 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds located in
Farmer-Led Effort, Farmers for Soil Health, Advances Soil Health Practices
U.S. soybean farmers are improving the health of their farms’ soils through a joint partnership called Farmers for Soil Health, funded by the soy, corn and pork commodity groups. The partnership includes the implementation of cover crops,
Smaller U.S. Cattle Herd Squeezing Meatpacker Profits
America’s beef cow herd hasn’t been this small since 1962. Drought and the high cost of feed forced producers to cut their herd sizes instead of keeping animals for breeding. Livestock producers who fatten cattle suddenly have
Crop Insurance A & O Needs Boost, USDA Has Authority
The crop insurance industry says delivering more and better policies will require an overdue boost in USDA support for administrative and operating or ‘A & O’ expenses. A & O is another driver in the push to
Food Prices Rise in April
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that food prices rose in April for the first time in a year. The organization says the increases stem from higher sugar, meat, and rice prices. The Food Price
Ag Export in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
A new USDA report says exports constitute a significant market for American farm and food products and send ripples of activity through the nation’s economy. The Economic Research Service says America’s agricultural exports, valued at $177.3 billion
USCA Applauds Introduction of the DRIVE Act
Last week, Oklahoma Republican Representative Josh Brecheen, himself a fourth-generation rancher, introduced the Deregulation Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen Wheelers Act. The bill would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from implementing any rule or