SANTE FE, N.M., March 10, 2014 –Today in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized …
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed …
Record Keeping Important Due to Drought
Livestock producers affected by the drought are told to keep good records. Sabrina Hill tells what records need to be maintained. Record Keeping Important Due to Drought Sponsored ContentBeef on …
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University agricultural economist, says whether farmers choose the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this summer’s crop …
Price Trends Could Sway Choice of PLC vs. ARC Programs
Many factors will go into a farmer’s decision on which of the two new risk management programs to choose, but there may be one overriding factor. Gary Crawford reports. Price …
The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk Management Programs
The two new Farm Bill risk management programs are complex, but their concepts are fairly basic. Gary Crawford has the story. The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk …
A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation
A new Farm Bill program makes it easier for regional entities to develop conservation plans and projects to address specific needs. A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Some Farm Bill conservation programs are already accepting enrollment, with implementation later this year. Here is Rod Bain has the story. NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs Sponsored ContentBeef …
Ag Secretary Vilsack Outlines Just a Few Beginning Farmer Actions
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines a few of the many initiatives to help beginning farmers. Vilsack Outlines Just a Few Beginning Farmer Actions Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …
Farm Bill has More Help for Beginning Farmers
Farm Bill programs will give a needed extra boost for beginning farmers. Gary Crawford has the story. Farm Bill has More Help for Beginning Farmers Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
NRCS Farm Bill Programs Streamlined
Rod Bain reports the Farm Bill’s conservation segment includes streamlined and combined programs, as well as some new offerings. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller discusses how streamlining the …
USDA Forecasts on Monday Will Include Focus on South America
USDA’s next round of supply and demand forecasts will include latest happenings in South America. Gary Crawford has this report. USDA Forecasts on Monday Will Include Focus on South America …
California’s Worsening Drought
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explaining how the situation in California is at the forefront of the country’s drought coverage. California’s Worsening Drought Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Commodities Impacted by Drought
Wheat, pasture and rangeland, cattle, hay and topsoil are all feeling the wrath of drought. Susan Carter has the story. Commodities Impacted by Drought Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …