The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC). Applications are due to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) through Jan. 8, 2025. Funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation, MASC was announced in November alongside the $140…
Hurricane Helene Farm Relief Effort In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, Farm Bureau organizations in and near the affected region are providing resources to assist their fellow farmers. States where agriculture was heavily impacted include Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina,…
Testimony as Prepared by Linda Pryor, American Farm Bureau Federation United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security September 11, 2024 Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette and members of the Committee, my name is Linda Pryor. I…
Most agricultural operations are covered by the OSHA rule to log work related injuries. OSHA work related injuries and illnesses forms are required for all business with 11 or more employees, and there are 3 forms you need to be familiar with for compliance. If…
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has released additional details on the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill. The House Ag Committee will hold a mark up hearing on this bill on May 23. To view the 2024…
Earlier this week, House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson released a five-page outline of a 2024 Farm Bill and announced a House Agriculture Committee markup date of May 23rd. Click here to read. The same day, Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow released a summary…
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today emphasized the importance of the farm bill during testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade. The hearing focused on commodity programs, credit and crop insurance. Click here for the full story,…
Earlier this week, NJFB President Ryck Suydam sent a memo to all members of New Jersey’s House delegation, informing them of issues important to agriculture, and encouraging them to meet and talk to farmers from their districts. Click here to read this memo.
AFBF staff economist Shelby Myers authored a “Market Intel” article (as part of a series) that dives deeper into the rising prices of farm production expenses like fertilizer, seed and pesticides, energy, machinery and land that are pushing farmers further away from breakeven and questioning…
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today marked National Agriculture Day, calling on all New Jersey residents to celebrate the important place agriculture holds in their daily lives and the economic prosperity it brings to the Garden State. Click here to read more.
