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Line on Agriculture episodes
- Senate committee rejects Prop 12 farm bill language, NPPC vows to keep fightingOverview
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The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is disappointed that Proposition 12, which sets housing standards for breeding sows and restricts pork sales in California, failed to advance from the Senate Agriculture Committee. The vote was 10-11 against it. NPPC is working to address this issue in the current Congress, hoping for a reconsideration when the Senate reconvenes in September
2 min - Treasury drops Small‑Biz Beneficial‑Ownership rule; MCOOL Amendment Passes as Farm Bill FailsThe U.S. Treasury Department is set to eliminate beneficial ownership reporting requirements for small businesses, including 230,000 farms, as part of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Meanwhile, R-CALF USA is making progress in advocating for mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) in the beef industry, despite the farm bill's failure to pass.
2 min - Stress Hormone Effects in Plans; Farm Bill to Return for September VoteThe impact of stress hormones on plant growth and the Senate Agriculture Committee Chair plans to revisit a farm bill package for a vote in September after it failed to advance previously.2 min
- USDA Undersecretary Seeks Producer Feedback; Eastern WA Wildfires Burn 300K+ AcresUSDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce visited with midwestern state farmers to discuss USDA programs with farmers and ranchers Meanwhile, drought conditions in Eastern Washington have led to significant wildfires, prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to declare a federal state of emergency. The fires have burned over 300,000 acres.2 min
- Animal Disease Lab Move, Federal Crop Insurance ChangesThe final days of the animal disease laboratory at Plum Island, New York will end soon as the transition continues into the new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Kansa.
USDA makes changes to crop insurance.
2 min - Pasture Stress Tool, FarmersA pasture tool that offers both fertilization and herbicide control in a single application, benefiting producers dealing with pasture and range drought stress. Farmer sentiment improves.2 min
- Pasture Management Tool, Farmer Sentiment UpA pasture tool that offers both fertilization and herbicide control in a single application, benefiting producers dealing with pasture and range drought stress. Farmer sentiment improves.2 min
- US Ag Land Vales Rise, Cash Rents Remain SteadyThe USDA's annual agricultural land values report showed a sixth consecutive year of rising values, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years. Cash rents remained steady2 min
- Sulfur Shortage LoomingAnother impending issue for US agriculture is a sulfur crisis due to geopolitics and China purchasing it for mining operations.2 min
- Cattle Prices High, Margins Tight — Packers Hit with Class-Action SuitCattle prices are strong but rising input costs and inflation are squeezing producer margins, while a federal judge has certified a class-action alleging major packers manipulated markets (2015–2020) by slowing slaughter and coordinating purchases to depress prices.2 min
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In its 35th year, this award-winning program keeps farmers, ranchers and agri-business professionals informed. This program focuses on the cutting-edge issues of farming. Advances in technology farming with GPS and satellite imagery technology, use of drones and advancements in infield communications, Crop and Soil Sciences, new crop varieties, changes in tillage, new soil treatment options in addition to farm human interest stories. Host of the show is Lorrie Boyer who is motivated by an intense desire for Ag-Vocacy and telling the farming and ranching story, Lorrie expressed creativity in carrying out Ag news, market reports and special human interest stories, which won her awards not only with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Association but with the Colorado Broadcasters Association as well. She was also named “Friend of Ag” for several youth and state-based Ag organizations, including 4H and regional FFA Chapters, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, and the Colorado Corn Growers Association.
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