…long-term sustainability and profitability. This investment forms part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The program encompasses a variety of…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…These results underscore CRP’s ongoing significance as a tool for producers to invest in the long-term sustainability and profitability of their land and natural resources. Brian German Ag News Director…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
A new study links soil health and farm profitability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Person holding abundance soil with young plant in hand for agriculture By Mintr/Shutterstock…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…well as profitability for farmers. The U.S dairy groups point out that, “Far too often, global convenings and climate proposals reflect ideologies at the expense of science, ignore any progress…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…proven pest control or disease control,” said Reiser. “These products can help mitigate pest resistance and especially chemical residue issues for improved harvested crop yield quality and grower profitability.” Biostimulants…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…improve our competitiveness and profitability.” The report covers trends like economic pressures at the meat case, noting that while many are seeking less expensive cuts at the meat case, others…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…dependent on the first 10 years in the industry. Providing access to resources drastically improves the likelihood for an operation to have long-term profitability and sustainability. “This investment will benefit…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…squeeze on farmers, ranchers, and consumers while corporate monopolies rake in record profits. Today’s announcement is another step toward putting control and profitability back in the hands of farmers, ranchers,…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…of farm sector profitability that incorporates noncash items, including inventory changes, economic depreciation, and gross rental income. Both cash receipts and expenses are forecast to increase. Cash receipts for farm…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…production efficiency and profitability,” he said. “Second principle is you can’t have a healthier environment without a healthier economy. That is the fatal flaw of many proposals that have been…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…today. So, how do you keep that in mind as you try to maintain profitability for producers, and you try to encourage more production to satisfy the humanitarian need and…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi explained that ocean carriers suffered a period of more than a decade struggling with profitability issues. The initial impact of COVID had a compounding affect, also having…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…are intended to support the development of new products, increase marketing opportunities, and expand profitability with value-added activities. Two types of grants are available under the VAPG program. Planning grants…