Month: May 2021

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget The President proposes historic investments to spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help restore…

USMEF Virtual Conference Highlights Market Diversification, Logistical Challenges, Trade Policy Outlook Representing a wide range of agricultural sectors, members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) gathered in a virtual…

President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Makes Significant Investments in Interior Department Proposal would restore balance on public lands and waters, infuse critical resources in Indian Country, advance environmental justice,…

U.S. House Ag Committee Republican Leader Thompson: USDA Response to Line Speed Decision Threatens Food Supply Chain Washington, DC — On May 26th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety…

Western Colorado High School Teachers Workshop – Range Management Field Day in Oak Creek on July 20th – REGISTER TODAY! This year we are excited to announce that the Colorado…

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants…

Western Colorado High School Teachers Workshop – Range Management Field Day in Ignacio on Aug 2nd – REGISTER TODAY! The Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management (CSSRM) and…

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Friday, May 28th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation USDA Forecasts Record Farm Exports in FY 2021 The Department of Agriculture projects…

Inside The BARN with National Honor Tour’s Mark Stallins… Continuing to Honor the Fallen this Memorial Day Weekend at Ft Logan and across the nation into 2021 & Beyond BRIGGSDALE,…

USDA Radio: First Ever Challenge to Come to USMCA Dispute Panel WASHINGTON D.C. – May 27, 2021 – Canadian dairy tariff-rate quotas and their impacts to U.S. imports to that…

USDA Forecasts Record Farm Exports in FY 2021 Proposals for CRP Climate Change Mitigation Assessment Initiative Due July 2 WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural…

Weekly Export Sales for May 27th This report is based on individual reports submitted by private exporters and identifies outstanding sales and accumulated exports of selected U.S. agricultural commodities.  The…

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Thursday, May 27th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation National FFA Organization Picks New CEO The National FFA Organization and the National…

USDA Provides Food Safety Tips to Grilling Pros and Beginners WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 — As millions of Americans get ready to commemorate Memorial Day and welcome summer, the U. S.…

Colorado’s Scott Stump Named New FFA Chief Executive Officer The National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation named Scott Stump the new chief executive officer of both organizations, effective…

New Program Offers Support and Resources for Farmers and Ranchers Struggling with Mental Health Centennial, Colo. — A group of agriculture and behavioral health organizations have launched the Colorado Agricultural Addiction and Mental…

AMERICAN WOOL ASSURANCE PROGRAM LAUNCHES WEBSITE DENVER — The American Wool Assurance website launched last week at AmericanWoolAssurance.org, allowing American sheep producers to take a crucial step in certifying their wool through…

Weld County Commissioners: Chapter 23 Solar Regulations Approved by Board WELD COUNTY, CO — To bring clarity to solar designations in unincorporated Weld County, the Board of Commissioners approved Chapter…

READ the NAFB’s National Ag News for Wednesday, May 26th Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation USTR Begins USMCA Dispute Panel on Dairy Trade with Canada U.S. Trade Representative…

EPA Opens Application Period for Grants Dedicated to Sustainable Pest Control in Agriculture WASHINGTON (May 25,2021) —  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for a $1 million dollar grant initiative through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program…