(NAFB) — A bill introduced by Senator John Tester seeks to bring mental health resources and awareness to rural communities. The Montana Democrat this week introduced the Seeding Rural Resilience Act to help reduce stress and suicides in rural America. While Tester says, “there is no silver bullet,” he says the bill “provides better tools and resources for folks in …
Senate Passes Continuing Resolution Funding Bill
Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a continuing resolution funding bill that after the President’s signature, will go into effect on Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year. The bill, already passed by the House, avoids a government shutdown and provides funding for the federal government through Nov. 21. According to Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for …
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
What better way to teach a child where there food comes from than in a garden. Cathy Isom tells you about some kid friendly veggies to grow in a raised garden bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raised vegetable garden beds are the perfect way to introduce children to growing fresh food on their own. Although you …
OCM Smear Campaign Draws Response from NCBA CEO
by Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO (NCBA-Sept. 26, 2019) — The activist-funded Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has again resorted to half-truths and smear tactics to pit beef producers against one another. It’s clear that their allies at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have taught the staff some new tricks to help tear the beef industry apart from …
Commissioner Nikki Fried: New Energy Efficiency Conversation Needed
Tallahassee, FL (FDACS-Sept. 26, 2019) — Last week, the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) filed a brief required by the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA). Since 1980, FEECA has directed Florida utility companies to develop meaningful energy efficiency and conservation measures. Every five years, most major utilities are required to …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The 23rd annual Plains Peanut Festival will take place this Saturday, September 28th in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that the home of President Jimmy Carter will be the setting for a full day of events promoting peanuts. For more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official Plains Peanut Festival website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Impeachment Inquiry Could Dampen Chances of USMCA
(NAFB) — House Democrats seeking to impeach President Donald Trump spells trouble for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA). White House officials claim the effort has “destroyed any chances of legislative progress.” Meanwhile, Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says if Democrats in the House use impeachment proceedings as a basis to not act on policy, the effort will halt progress on USMCA. …
NRCS Providing Reforestation Support After Hurricanes
When Hurricane Michael moved through the central Panhandle of Florida, southeastern Alabama, and southwest and central Georgia last year, many acres of forestland were destroyed. Some landowners had timber that was close to being harvested — something a few of them were counting on for their retirement. But now they face the prospect of cleaning up the debris and replanting …
Japanese Trade Deal Good for Beef and Pork Producers
The new U.S.-Japanese trade deal announced Wednesday addresses several agricultural and industrial tariffs. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky told AgNet Media, that the agreement will have a significant impact on several commodities, most notably the beef and pork industries. Censky said the agreement will allow both the U.S. beef and pork industries to compete more fairly. Japanese officials have indicated …
Pastures Are Browning Out in Some States
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop conditions report shows pastures are browning out in some states. According to Stephanie Ho, this includes areas of the Southeast. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how pastures in some areas can look good, but actually be too wet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …