Agwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

New agriculture census data released by USDA shows the number of farms operating in the United States and the number of farm acres have both fallen significantly. The 2022 Census of Agriculture reports 141,733 fewer farms in 2022 than in 2017. Read the full 2022 Census of Agriculture here. Early bird pricing ends Feb.

Biofuel 45

Biofuel Acre Agriculture Agriculture 45

Agwired

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The report, Policy and Practice for Sustainable Agriculture and Trade , is based on observations from the second workshop held by GFFPI, held in Washington D.C. The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) gave out awards at its Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals. in July 2024.

biotechnology 45

biotechnology Biofuel Ruralism Marketing 45

Agwired

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA). However, the outlook for the rural economy is more volatile and uncertain. According to a comprehensive year-ahead outlook report from CoBanks Knowledge Exchange , the high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to their already long list of headwinds and challenges.

Ruralism 40

Ruralism Vertical Farming Biofuel Greenhouse 40

Todays Farmer Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

Marc Rosenbohm, senior research associate with the University of Missouri’s Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute, discusses the crop outlook during the 2023 Abner Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference on April 12 in Columbia. Based on forecasts by S&P Global analytics firm, U.S.

Net Farm Income 52

Net Farm Income Real Estate Supply Chain Crop 52

Agwired

DECEMBER 15, 2023

farms and ranches with the most recent data from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey, an annual survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Economic Research Service. agriculture industry by preparing more young people for careers in agriculture.

Ranching 45

Ranching Biofuel Agriculture Agriculture 45

Agwired

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). Click here to apply.

Biofuel 45

Biofuel Agriculture Agriculture Farmland 45

Agwired

AUGUST 28, 2024

In an effort to identify and celebrate global trailblazers working in food and agriculture, the World Food Prize Foundation has launched its first-ever Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) List. Verbio is showcasing its technology and competencies in creating green energy and organic fertilizers at this year`s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Cultivation Seeding Technology 40

Agwired

AUGUST 30, 2023

“The collaboration of Syngenta Seeds and Sustainable Oils to sell camelina seed for use in sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and animal feed production is a significant step forward in promoting regenerative agriculture and renewable energy,” said Eric Boeck, Regional Director North America for Syngenta Seeds. “By

Seeding 52

Seeding Cash Crop Crop Greenhouse 52

Agwired

MARCH 1, 2024

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Basil Gooden as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development. Elite Octane — a leader in the biofuel industry, producing 150 million gallons of bioethanol annually — joined the nation’s leading biofuel trade associations, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy. Saying U.S.

Biofuel 45

Biofuel Rural Development Vertical Farming Ruralism 45

DTN

MAY 17, 2024

The writers, designers, and content creators on the DTN Progressive Farmer editorial team received 19 awards at the 2024 North American Agriculture Journalists competition (NAAJ). The ag newsroom has refocused its coverage on high interest, high value topics in agriculture, food production and rural issues.

Yield 52

Yield Seeding Fertilizer Crop 52

NASDA

JANUARY 16, 2025

Letter Dear Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar: We write in support of Brooke Leslie Rollins nomination to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rollins has been engaged in American agriculture since an early age, baling hay and raising livestock in Glen Rose, Texas.

Grain 147

Grain Seeding Ruralism Poultry 147

Agwired

MARCH 25, 2025

More than 100 agricultural and biofuels organizations sent comments in a letter to USTR seeking an exemption for agricultural exports from both newly proposed fees on Chinese vessels and graduated sourcing requirements for U.S. agriculture competitive in the global market. These are not idle concerns.

Biofuel 58

Biofuel Logistics Fertilizer Ruralism 58

Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Trump administration is bringing new names and new ideas into agricultural policy. Many farmers, ranchers, and landowners are eager to understand how the new Trump administration will influence agricultural policy in this pivotal year. agriculture is currently experiencing.

Agriculture 80

Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism Biofuel 80

ProAg

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Several potential policies related to agriculture experienced recent movements in Congress. In addition to the Farm Bill extension, legislators have recently proposed other agriculture-related legislation. In the Senate, a bill to support broadband access in rural areas was also introduced.

Farming 59

Farming Farming Ruralism Agriculture 59

Food Tank

JANUARY 24, 2025

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee recently heard testimony from Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture nominee. In her first 100 days, if confirmed, Rollins plans to focus on disaster assistance for farmers, controlling animal disease outbreaks, bolstering rural communities, and modernizing the U.S.

Biofuel 57

Biofuel Rural Development Forestry Food 57

Civil Eats

AUGUST 19, 2024

All of it coalesces into an image of a guy with rural roots and deep ties to agriculture. Farm groups across the political spectrum, including those that work to shrink agriculture’s carbon footprint, have, too. Since Harris’ announcement, climate advocates have applauded her pick, pointing to Walz’s solid climate bona fides.

Agriculture 139

Agriculture Agriculture Greenhouse Ruralism 139

Civil Eats

JANUARY 24, 2025

Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Lee Zeldin at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)have a lot in common. During Rollins hearing, she referred repeatedly to her childhood on farms, raising cattle as a member of Future Farmers of America and 4-H, and her degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M.

Food 137

Food Science Agriculture Agriculture 137

Civil Eats

JANUARY 8, 2025

Increasingly, well be operating under outdated policy that doesn’t meet the modern needs of farmers and ranchers in our food system, said Mike Lavender, policy director at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), which advocates for federal policies that support small and sustainable farms. Weve seen mixed signals.

Farming 141

Farming Farming Food Agriculture 141