North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views

The Farm System Reform Act was introduced by Democrat Representative Ro Khanna in the House and Democratic Senator Cory Booker in the Senate. This legislation is designed to phase out large feedlots and give farmers the opportunity to transition to raising animals on pasture or to crop production. It’s supported by over 200 animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, environmental, and public health organizations.

Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattleman’s Beef Association Ethan Lane has been vocal about his opposition to the Farm System Reform Act. This week he sits down to talk about the issue with North American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak.

The Act would prohibit the construction of new large feedlots, the expansion of those currently operating, would require all large feedlots to cease operating by 2040, but also it establishes a voluntary debt forgiveness program that provides feedlot owners with grants to pay off their debts & transition to raising pasture-based beef. The Animal Welfare institute promotes their support for the Farm System Reform Act saying, “The current model of industrial animal agriculture that dominates our food system is unsustainable.” 

Lane weighs in on how this would be received by producers, as well as his thoughts on how to actually strengthen the food supply system. Last week Lane gave a response to the bill stating the contrast between the two proposals put forward , saying the second “is the kind of broad, jumbled mess you get when you’re more focused on Twitter and talking points than the sound legislating rural Americans need.”

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Technology in agriculture is growing faster than we ever imagined. Chrissy Wozniak speaks to Anna Haldewang, an incredible young ag tech entrepreneur. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Industrial Design. She founded her first company, Plan Bee which has been featured on CNN and Time magazine and received recognition by Forbes at their Agtech Summit. She is also the CEO of InsightTRAC. Anna explains the incredible technology behind her InsightTrac’s Robot Mummy Removal System.

With InsightTRAC Robotic Mummy Removal, Navel Orangeworms are a problem of the past. The hands-free sanitation solution finds and removes mummies and provides real-time orchard insights to improve the health and yield of your next harvest season. InsightTrac serves almond producers in California and Australia, but has plans to expand to wherever the market demands. With the increasing scarcity of farm laborers, robots will have an ever-expanding role on farms.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/insight-trac or https://www.insighttrac.com/.

This episode is sponsored by Energrow, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/energrow.

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On June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States”. North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak had the pleasure of speaking with an expert on the matter - the Senior Director of the American Farm Bureau Federation, from Fairfax Station, Virginia - Don Parrish.

The Navigable Water NWPR replaced EPA’s controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Under the Obama-era rule, EPA could have extended its authority beyond navigable waters to include “waters” as small as wet-weather ditches and springs. EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency determined the current rule is leading to “significant environmental degradation.” NWPR will remain the law of the land while EPA drafts a new rule.

“Clean water and clarity are paramount, and that is why farmers shouldn’t need a team of lawyers and consultants to farm.” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval. Don Parrish gives his thoughts and analysis on the issue.

Read more on the American Farm Bureau's site - https://www.fb.org/newsroom/water-rule-reversal-a-blow-to-agriculture

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Nancy Vander Byl of KühlerZ joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss why core body temperature (CBT) consistency is critical for maintaining cow health.

KühlerZ offers a fully automated system to make every day feel like a consistent, cool day for your cows. Temperature swings and heatwaves cause cows to struggle, giving you big problems to deal with. You and your cows shouldn't have to suffer because of fluctuating and/or high temperatures.

When the temperature and humidity (THI) in your dairy barn change, the KühlerZ system reacts quickly and precisely to proactively prevent your cows from the negative effects of that temperature swing. We know it's frustrating when the temperatures jump around or skyrocket and your cattle performance suffers. KühlerZ has been helping farmers prevent the damaging effects of temperature swings and heat stress since 2009.

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After purchasing the Empire Farm Days Show in January 2020, Lee Publications had an uphill battle to deal with. This August 3-5, Empire Farm Days is back, at a new/old location near Syracuse NY. Here’s what to expect this year with Owner & VP Bruce Button.

The Empire State Potato Growers held their first agricultural show in 1931. Over the years, the event became Empire Farm Days.

The event is the largest outdoor agricultural trade show in the Northeastern U.S., showcasing all the latest tractors, farm implements, dairy industry innovations alongside working demonstrations, live animal seminars, and more than 600 exhibits loaded with the latest agricultural information for successful farming.

Founded in 1965, Lee Publications, Inc. publishes targeted trade publications and trade shows for the agricultural, heavy construction, aggregate, commercial horticulture, and solid waste industries.

Nine separate editions and five trade shows offer regional and national market coverage.

Lee Publications, Inc. and its employees are committed to quality products that assist manufacturers, dealers and related businesses in the construction, agricultural and solid waste industries reach the increasingly busy and specialized buyer.

Lee Publications is proud of its close ties with Construction & Agricultural Associations. Their publications are the official publication of over 40 trade associations.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/EmpireFarmDays or https://empirefarmdays.leetradeshows.com/ to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Kuhlerz, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/cow-kuhlerz.

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Kate Ziehm, President of Morning Ag Clips, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the driving forces behind the news company and how it came to be.

Early on in her career, Kate realized that there wasn't a place to go to stay updated on what was going on in agriculture, especially on a national level. Almost 20 years later, Morning Ag Clips now offers exactly that. Reliably there in your inbox every single business day, Morning Ag shares with you the headlines that help you be smart with your time and stay in the know.

Morning Ag Clips collects in one place breaking local and national agricultural news every day. We give millions of farmers, ranchers, industry leaders, advocates, educators, and friends of farming the quick one-two on agriculture happenings delivered through our website or state-by-state e-blast. We are America’s #1 Daily Ag News Source.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/morningagclips/ or https://www.morningagclips.com/ to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Energrow, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/energrow.

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North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with author Michele Payn.

For those involved in agriculture the lies can be maddening, what’s the best way to address the narrative that’s being fed to those furthest from the farm. Michele Payn exists to stop the food bullying that is so pervasive in our culture. Known as one of North America's leading experts in connecting farm and food, she serves as a resource for people around the plate. 

Utilizing her diverse professional experience in the agricultural, sales and not-for-profit sectors, Michele founded Cause Matters Corp., a company designed to create connections around the food plate, in 2001. Cause Matters Corp. focuses on addressing food myths, developing science communication, and connecting farm to food. In each of these core areas, Michele helps organizations clearly identify issues, understand their audience and develop big picture solutions. Michele's goal is to help you communicate "why your cause matters" - whether you're a scientist, dietitian or in agribusiness.

In her Food Bullying podcast, Michele and cohost Eliz talk about the $5.75 trillion secret that food marketers and celebrity spokespeople don’t want you to know. Each episode is filled with tangible ideas on how you may have been bullied, why it impacts your wellness, and how to overcome food bullying. Michele and Eliz are known for their humorous, real-life debates about food, health and the stress associated with each.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/cause-matters/ or https://causematters.com/ to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Energrow, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/energrow.

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North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jordan Van Trump, founder of FarmTank.

The fallout from 2020 is here, and the markets are loud and clear. Hear insight on the markets, and the impact from the supply chain with the CEO of Farm Tank Jordan Van Trump.  

FarmTank is a leading social platform for producers, ranchers, traders, and investors in agriculture! FarmTank was founded in 2020 with a mission to connect agriculture and Wall Street by repositioning “ag media” for the next generation.

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North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak joins Dr. Jennifer Kauf and Dr. Adam Kauf of Livestock Trust and Caroline Zimmerman of Dry Creek Dairy in Martinsburg, PA to discuss safe livestock handling on dairy farms.

Dry Creek Farm is a third generation family owned and operated dairy farm dedicated to providing safe and nutritious milk for consumers.

Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. They teach safety and efficiency through learning. Their workshop subjects range from animal handling/animal care, AI and medicine to parlor training, engineering and farm design.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/livestocktrust or http://livestocktrust.com/​ to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by KühlerZ, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/cow-kuhlerz or https://www.kuhlerz.com/.

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North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with talks to the people behind Nutrients For Life, as they talk about their mission!

Nutrients for Life exists to make ag education available for all children across North America.

How will we feed the growing population? Nutrients for Life helps teachers bring this challenge into their classrooms by showing students the role soil science plays in food production.

The Nutrients for Life Foundation is a global organization consisting of members and collaborative partners that develops and distributes science-based materials to improve plant nutrient literacy, soil health knowledge and promotes fertilizer’s role in sustaining a growing population.

Visit https://northamericanag.com/nutrientsforlife, https://nutrientsforlife.ca/ (Canadian site) or https://nutrientsforlife.org/ (U.S. site) to learn more.

This episode is sponsored by Energrow, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/energrow.

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Brought to you by NorthAmericanAg.com and ChrissyWozniak.com. Visit us at https://northamericanag.com​​​​, and https://chrissywozniak.com​​​​.

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