Small Family Farms Produce Majority of Poultry and Eggs, And Hay
(NAFB) – USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most values of cotton, dairy and specialty crops are produced on large-scale family farms, according to 2020 data. USDA defines a family farm as one in which the principal operator
Farmland Market Ended Strong in 2021
(NAFB) – Land sales continued at a torrid pace at Farmers National Company during the last quarter of 2021. The dollar volume of land sold by the company during October through December was up 53 percent compared
NASDA Sets 2022 Federal Policy Focus
(NAFB) – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2022 with added emphasis on the food and production supply chain. Announced Tuesday, NASDA members selected nine issues as the organization’s
NBB Rebrands to Clean Fuels Alliance America
(NAFB) – The National Biodiesel Board Tuesday unveiled its new name and new brand, Clean Fuels Alliance America. The organization announced the change during the opening session of the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo. The transformation
EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Pesticide Crop Groupings
(NAFB) – The Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday opened a 60-day comment period requesting public comments on the sixth proposed rule in a series of revisions to the pesticide crop grouping regulations. Crop groups are established when residue
Vilsack Announces New 10 Year Strategy to Confront the Wildfire Crisis
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced a comprehensive response to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis. The effort is called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” The
Wednesday, January 19th Weather
WIND CHILL ADVISORY THROUGH NOON TOMORROW TODAY: BECOMING SUNNY AND COLD WITH COLD WIND CHILLS, WINDY WITH BLOWING ISSUES ALL DAY, MOSTLY THIS MORNING. WIND DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 THIS AFTERNOON. STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING TEMPS