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How Prop 12 Could Impact Crop and Livestock Producers
How Prop 12 Could Impact Crop and Livestock Producers

“If California were to win this Supreme Court case, there’s nothing stopping the state from saying, for example, you can only sell corn in California if it’s harvested with an electric combine,” says Dillard.

Labor Shortage, Wet Weather Cause Lumber Prices to Surge 359%
Labor Shortage, Wet Weather Cause Lumber Prices to Surge 359%

Lumber prices are up 359% since last year at this time, with a 69% increase taking place since the start of 2021, prices not trickling down to producers. And there are three factors aiding to the surge in prices today.

California’s Proposition 12 Would Cost U.S. Pork Industry Billions
California’s Proposition 12 Would Cost U.S. Pork Industry Billions

The best way to protect animal well-being? Allow farmers to make farm and animal-specific decisions on animal care, says NPPC's Michael Formica. Although the Meat Institute's lawsuit was dismissed, the fight's not over.

Historic Farm Journal Field Days Connects Thousands Across U.S.
Historic Farm Journal Field Days Connects Thousands Across U.S.

Farmers and ranchers from all 50 states made agricultural history by participating in Farm Journal Field Days, the first-of-its-kind hybrid live and virtual event.

Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.
Check Out Day Three of Farm Journal Field Days

Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.

Future of the Food Supply Chain: What Trends Are Sticking Around?
Future of the Food Supply Chain: What Trends Are Sticking Around?

When people realized they were going to be sheltering at home this spring, they started to change. And some of those changes will likely stick around, experts say. 

“Having a written exposure plan, it’s just like lock out/tag out or an emergency action plan,” he says. 
CDC Releases Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Control Plan on Farms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week published a checklist for agricultural employers to use to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Manure-to-Energy Projects Thrive in Missouri
Manure-to-Energy Projects Thrive in Missouri

Smithfield Foods, Inc. extends partnership with Roeslein Alternative Energy to expand Monarch Bioenergy joint venture.

<p>The United States is the world's largest importer of steel. Imports are nearly four times those of exports. Courtesy: US Dept of Commerce</p>
U.S. Proposes Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Imports

The U.S. Commerce Department has recommended that President Donald Trump impose tariffs on aluminum imports from all countries.

EPA Files a Motion to Delay CERCLA/EPCRA Reporting Requirements
EPA Files a Motion to Delay CERCLA/EPCRA Reporting Requirements

On January 19, 2018, EPA filed a motion with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to further delay issuance of the mandate by three months.