Author: Membership

CHINA’S NEW OUTBREAKS OF PIG DISEASES SPARK DOUBTS OVER RECOVERY –

China’s farm ministry is touting a complete recovery in pig numbers from the ravages of African swine fever by the middle of the year. Fresh outbreaks of the virus and … Read More

TOM VILSACK CONFIRMED AS JOE BIDEN’S AGRICULTURE SECRETARY, RETURNING TO OBAMA-ERA ROLE –

The Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary Tuesday, returning the former Iowa governor to the role he held for eight years under former President Barack Obama. … Read More

ATLANTA CREATES THE NATION’S LARGEST FREE FOOD FOREST WITH HOPES OF ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY –

Resources like the food forest are a rarity and necessity in Atlanta as 1 in 6 Georgians face food insecurity. The forest is part of the city of Atlanta’s larger … Read More

NATIONAL FFA OFFICER FOCUSES ON OPTIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES –

National FFA officers will connect with members across the country during National FFA Week, set for Feb. 20-27. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the officers will be involved in virtual … Read More

FROM STUCK TRACTORS TO DUMPED MILK, SNOWSTORM THROWS TEXAS FARMERS A ‘CURVEBALL’ –

Texas farmers say last week’s winter storm was unlike anything they’ve experienced before. The below-freezing temperatures as well as power and water outages have severely disrupted the country’s food supply … Read More

EPA CHANGES STAND, SIDES WITH ETHANOL INDUSTRY OVER BIOFUEL WAIVERS –

The federal government announced Monday that it will support the ethanol industry in a lawsuit over biofuel waivers granted to oil refineries under President Donald Trump’s administration. (WGRZ)

STIMULUS AND A SECRETARY ON THE WAY TO USDA –

Two key pieces of President Joe Biden’s food and agriculture agenda start falling into place this week, from policy to personnel: The House is set to advance his coronavirus rescue … Read More

WOMEN CHANGING THE FACE OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES 2021 ONLINE CURRICULUM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

The Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event committee is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for the 2021 virtual conference. (McDonough County Voice)

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE CLIMATE ALLIANCE EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP, DRILLS DOWN ON POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Monday announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that drill down on … Read More

FARMERS ALREADY FELT ISOLATED AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC MADE IT WORSE –

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated farmers’ feelings of isolation, according to a recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The percentage who said social isolation affects farmers’ mental health … Read More

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