There is less than a month left to apply for meat processing grants offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development. A total of $150 million is available through the Meat …
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
While the global economy remains firmly on track to expand in 2022, a number of challenges are poised to serve as obstacles for the agriculture and construction equipment industries in …
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
Ocean carrier consolidation appears to be a contributing factor for the substantial increase in shipping costs that began in the middle of 2020. Vice President and Senior RaboResearch Analyst for …
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through a new grant program. A total of $250 million in grants will be made available …
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has …
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report shows use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years. The report from USDA’s …
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
Canadian officials have released a trade proposal addressing tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), to the dismay of American dairy groups. The proposal comes after a dispute settlement panel found that Canada was …
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to provide more equitable services. The changes are designed to better support current borrowers, …
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
Increasing awareness and support is coming from a variety of sources on the issue of the right to repair. Several states have been working to advance various types of legislation …
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a total of $19.75 million is available through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. A subprogram of the Local Agriculture Market Program, …
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. A major commodity rally in corn and soybeans, sanctions …
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
Producers still have an opportunity to sign up for a special cover crop initiative that is being offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s …
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing this week to review the farm bill and get perspectives from commodity groups on Title I. Title I Provides support for major commodity …