NPPC, Farm Bureau Lead Nearly 1,000 in Coalition to Urge Congressional Fix to California Prop. 12

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined forces with the American Farm Bureau Federation to garner support from 900+ agricultural stakeholders supporting the federal fix to California Prop. 12 to be included in the 2024 Farm Bill.

Terra Nova Nurseries Reintroduces Trailing Varieties

June 9, 2024 Terra Nova Nurseries

Terra Nova Nurseries, a world leader in plant breeding, announced the reintroduction of five fan-favorite, trailing heucherella and tiarella varieties, including Heucherella ‘Plum Cascade’, Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’, Heucherella ‘Yellowstone Falls’, Tiarella ‘Happy Trails’ and Tiarella ‘Appalachian Trail’. These plants have been specifically bred and selected for their exceptional trailing growth habits, making them ideal for enhancing garden, landscape and container aesthetics.

Research Proposal Applications Now Open for 2025-2026 Funding

Funding innovative research is a critical pillar of AFE’s mission to be the trusted source and catalyst for floriculture advancement. New research proposals should support forward-thinking exploration of cost and labor savings, pest and disease management, sustainability, and other solutions to promote not just healthier, longer-lasting flowers and plants, but a healthy and robust floriculture industry as well.

Organic Valley Celebrates National June Dairy Month by Bringing New Organic Options to Store Shelves

June 9, 2024 Organic Valley

June is National Dairy Month, a time to celebrate dedicated dairy farmers across the country and the products they produce. For Organic Valley, the leading organic farmer-owned cooperative in the nation, this is also a time to reflect on the success of its community of small organic family farms. The cooperative has welcomed more than 50 new family farms into its fold in the first four months of 2024, and expects to bring in over 60 more by the end of the year. The cooperative has been steadily growing its membership and expanding its supply chain across multiple regions, while staying true to its mission of saving and safeguarding small organic family farms.

Minister MacAulay Announces Support to Advance Genetic Evaluation of Canadian Cattle 

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $1,627,270 to the Canadian Angus Association (CAA), through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, to help improve genetic evaluation tools for Canadian beef and dairy cattle.