USDA Releases May 2023 WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, the USDA released the May 2023 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. This report offers the first look at the new crop balance sheets for the 23/24 marketing year. On the corn
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Feedlot Tour will Make Stops Near Wing and Goodrich
The 21st annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s (NDSA) Feedlot Tour will be June 27 at feedlots near Wing, N.D., and Goodrich N.D. The tour stops will include Vollmer Angus Ranch and Kirby Steichen’s hoop barn. Bus transportation
More Reaction to Supreme Court Decision on Prop 12
The NAFB News Service and more has contributed to our follow-up coverage on Prop 12. You can read our original story here: https://americanagnetwork.com/2023/05/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-californias-prop-12/ (WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to California’s Prop 12.
FTAs, Nutrition, ASF, Technology Highlight House Farm Bill Trade Hearing
Free trade deals, nutrition, African Swine Fever, and foreign acceptance of cutting-edge Ag technology highlighted the latest House farm bill hearing. Ag Republicans and witnesses argued the Biden Administration needs to do market-opening free trade deals. National
South Korea Hit by Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Authorities in South Korea have ordered the culling of several hundred cattle and put biosecurity measures in place after cases of foot and mouth disease were found in a central province. The Cattle Site says the cases
Scott, Thompson, Stabenow, Boozman Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, and Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, released the following statement following a
Senators Slam Plant-Based Dairy Labeling
Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Jim Risch of Idaho led a bipartisan group in calling out the administration’s draft guidance on labeling non-dairy product imitators. The Biden administration’s guidance allows non-dairy products to use dairy names
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The American Farm Bureau Federation has extended the deadline to May 26 for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The tenth year of this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies
MN Senate, House Pass Ag Funding Bill, Sending it to Governor
ST. PAUL – The House and Senate passed the omnibus agriculture bill today, which Gov. Tim Walz has indicated he will sign. The bill (SF1955) passed the Senate on a 49-16 vote and the House on a