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American Soybean Association calls for increased investment in agriculture in FY24 budget

In a push for increased funding for agriculture in the upcoming fiscal year, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is leading the charge for a favorable Farm Bill budget. The organization is urging Congress to consider the unique needs of the agriculture industry and the critical role it plays in the U.S. economy. 

According to the ASA, investment in agriculture is crucial for maintaining the nation's food security and ensuring the sustainability of rural communities. The organization is calling for increased funding for research and development, as well as programs that support farmers and ranchers. 

The ASA is also advocating for measures that will help to mitigate the impact of climate change on the agriculture industry. This includes funding for practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support carbon sequestration. 

In addition to these initiatives, the ASA is pushing for policies that will promote market access and trade opportunities for American farmers. The organization is calling for the removal of trade barriers and the expansion of international markets for agricultural products. 

The American Soybean Association is calling on Congress to prioritize agriculture in the upcoming fiscal year by investing in research and development, promoting sustainability and climate resilience, and expanding trade opportunities for American farmers. By supporting these initiatives, Congress can help to ensure the long-term success and viability of the agriculture industry and rural communities across the United States. 


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Alberta Honey: A Day at Molenkamp Honey Farms

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When was the last time you read the label on your honey?

We spent a day at Molenkamp Honey Farms with Michael Molenkamp, who has been keeping bees for 17 seasons and runs three to four thousand hives. In mid-September, he was finishing treatments and getting his bees ready for winter, and he walked us through how Alberta honey gets made.

Alberta has just 150 commercial beekeepers running 300,000 colonies, and together they produce 40% of Canada’s honey. Long summer days and golden canola fields give Alberta honey a light flavour that’s hard to match anywhere else.

Molenkamp calls Alberta beekeepers some of the most resilient farmers he knows. There’s plenty of Alberta honey to go around, but a lot on our shelves isn’t from here, so his ask is simple. Give the label a second look and choose honey made by Alberta beekeepers, or buy straight from a beekeeper near you.