Image courtesy of American Farmland Trust 3) Other funding resources for farmers. The Brighter Future Fund, administered through American Farmland Trust, is dedicated to increasing the resources, training, and financial support needed to build lasting, sustainable farms.Since 2020, the Brighter Future Fund has granted nearly 5 million to over 2,000 farmers and ranchers to help them improve ...

Dec 10, 2024 · 4. Precision livestock farming. For the livestock sector, 2024 has brought forth innovations in precision farming techniques designed to improve animal health and welfare while reducing environmental impacts.

Jun 13, 2023 · Myth 6: Modern agriculture is largely responsible for climate change. While agriculture does contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, it’s certainly not the only sector to blame. Through innovative practices like precision farming, reduced tillage, and methane capture, farmers are playing their part in mitigating climate change.

Aug 10, 2022 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that a $670 million state-of-the-art beef processing facility is going to be built in Amarillo in 2023. The new facility, Producer Owned Beef LLC., has received more than $12 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund and an additional $11.1 million in tax incentives funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation.

Jan 24, 2017 · Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly for its cheesesteaks, but when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council recently released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume 1.47 billion chicken wings watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy.

Apr 29, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued its definitive traceability regulation, mandating the use of electronic ID tags for specific interstate movements of cattle and bison.

Feb 1, 2023 · Image courtesy of NCGA Commodity Classic. Orlando, Florida When: March Cost: Varies into the hundreds Average Attendance: 7,500. A combination of inspiring speakers, an impressive trade show, top-notch entertainment, nationally recognized agricultural thought leaders, and educational sessions — Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural ...

Jul 2, 2019 · According to the USDA, 98 percent of farms in the U.S. are family farms. But I was excited to tour the 2 percent — a corporate farm owned by J.R. Simplot Company, where they have more than 150,000 head of beef cattle and over a hundred employees at this one Idaho location.It’s a real live “corporate” farm that may also be referred to as a “factory” farm.

Jan 26, 2024 · American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention concluded Tuesday with a session on policy priorities for 2024. Key topics included artificial intelligence, labor, and crop insurance.

May 11, 2022 · Femininity. Evaluating femininity is very similar to evaluating style and balance. A breeding heifer or cow is not going to enter the meat market as soon as steers are, so it is not as important to see big muscles, but more important to see traits that promote longevity and strength.