Agrible, Inc. has been appointment to the interim board of a coalition to address the importance of big data privacy, security, and transparency for growers. This coalition of leading farm and commodity associations, growers and companies will work to promote privacy and security principles for farm data. According to an American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) poll, over 80% of growers … Read More
Lower Costs Expected for Livestock & Poultry
Dr. Steve Meyer, Vice President of Pork Analysis for EMI Analytics said lower costs and higher production are on the horizon for the livestock and poultry sectors while addressing farmers and ranchers from across the country at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. “We have seen fundamental changes on the perception of animal fats, … Read More
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
Research has proven that transparency is no longer an option for farmers and ranchers, the Center for Food Integrity’s Charlie Arnot told farmers and ranchers from across the country during the recent American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. “As we’ve changed in size and scale and in the kind of production techniques and technology we … Read More
Today is Bob Stallman Appreciation Day
Today is Bob Stallman Appreciation Day. Stallman served for 16 years as the President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and as he prepares to step down, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack designated January 6, 2016 to celebrate his work on behalf of farmers and ranchers. Stallman’s last official duties will be during the upcoming 2016 AFBF Annual Convention& IDEAg … Read More
Dairy and Pork Prices Down, Eggs Up in Survey
The American Farm Bureau has once again compiled national averages for food prices in their Fall Harvest Marketbasket Survey. The survey shows the cost of whole milk, cheddar cheese, bacon and apples has decreased from last year, causing the overall price of a meal to be down $.12, or 1 percent. Ten of the items surveyed decreased in price, six … Read More
'All About Beef' App Features Two New Games
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, contractor to the beef checkoff, released a new educational app, “All About Beef”. App versions of “The Steaks are High” and “Grocery Grab” are STEM-based games funded by the Beef Checkoff Program and geared toward students in grades 3-5. In addition to teaching nutrition and environmental facts, the apps also feature kid-friendly beef … Read More
Farm Bureau Develops 'Ag Mag' for Beef Production
A new agricultural magazine will give students inside and outside the classroom an education in beef production. The Ag Mag, a newspaper-style reader developed by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, features information about beef production, nutrition and related careers, and encourages discussions about the industry in the classroom and at … Read More
Groups File Lawsuit To Vacate ‘WOTUS’ Rule
More than a dozen farm groups have joined together to file a lawsuit to vacate a new Clean Water Act (CWA) regulation, better known as the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. The National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have overstepped their bounds with the rule with an … Read More
‘Grocery Grab’ Game Explores Cooking With Beef
My American Farm has just launched a new game aligned to national learning standards for 3rd-5th grade students called “Grocery Grab.” The free game focuses on nutrition and cooking with beef, as well as beef quality. Learners also will delve into the sometimes-mysterious world of fresh beef cuts. In this section of the game, matching beef cuts to end products … Read More
Farm Bureau Asks Congress to Repeal COOL
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced support for efforts in Congress to repeal Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), which forces food distributors to label beef, chicken and pork products as to their country of origin. The request comes on the heels of a World Trade Organization ruling that grants Canada and Mexico the right to retaliate against the United States … Read More