Browsing: Farm

Thailand’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Rice Farming: The Impact of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Recent findings from a Japan-based carbon credit firm emphasize the dual…

Celebrating Environmental Excellence in Poultry Farming During the prestigious International Poultry Expo, an integral part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo, five exemplary poultry…

Kansas City Hosts Inaugural Avocado Conference in 2026 Kansas City, MO., (January 28, 2026) – The Packer, a leading publication in the produce industry from Farm…

Disparities in Farm Aid: Analyzing USDA Bridge Payments NASHVILLE, TN – Recent analyses of USDA bridge payments have reignited the ongoing debate about the uneven distribution…

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Expands Amid New Food Assistance Initiatives (Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2026) – At the recently concluded 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention,…

New USDA Chief Economist Appointed: Justin Benavidez Takes Helm By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Reuters) – In a significant move for the U.S. agriculture sector,…

By Gordon Merrick, OFRF Policy Program Director As we begin a new year, it’s clear that the discussion around the Farm Bill is far from over.…

Empowering Urban Farming: A Spotlight on Little Lighthouse Farm Written by Rebecca Champagne, PhD, OFRF Conservation Scientist Little Lighthouse Farm, located in central Phoenix, Arizona, is…

Understanding Farm Contracts: A Guide for Farmers Farming is not just an age-old practice; it is a dynamic business model that demands a solid understanding of…

USDA Announces New Strategies to Safeguard American Agriculture (Washington, D.C., December 30, 2025) – In a significant move under the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan…