The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive grant funding to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by families and households …
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which …
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
Representatives of National Farmers Union (NFU) appealed to international policymakers, requesting that the perspective of family farmers and ranchers be better represented in the global food security and nutrition arena. …
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
A new editorial by the LA Times says California could lose 640,000 jobs if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would start trade wars as President. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA Taking Action Regarding Low Survey Responses
The Department of Agriculture has formed an internal committee to review and improve survey response rates after a record low number of responses. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says proposed changes to live cattle futures by CME Group will not address the concerns of producers across the country. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Syngenta Seeking Appeal in Viptera Lawsuit
Syngenta is seeking an appeal in a lawsuit filed by farmers regarding Agrisure Viptera branded corn. The corn contains a biotech trait that at the time of question was not …
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
As the National FFA Convention begins in Indianapolis, the National Corn Growers Association invites attendees to visit them at booth 1755 to learn more about scholarship opportunities and take grassroots action …
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule on the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), the nation’s premier conservation easement program that helps landowners protect working agricultural lands …
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $4.7 million in grants for food safety education, training and technical assistance projects for …
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded …
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has been honored for her extensive contributions to animal health and animal agriculture with a 2016 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …
USDA Predicts Record California Almond Harvest
California almond growers are facing similar price troubles as Midwest row-crop farmers. A predicted record almond harvest will drop prices again this year as the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects …
BASF Chemical Plant Faces Prolonged Shutdown Following Explosion
An explosion at the world’s largest chemical facility has killed two firefighters and shut down production. The explosion at BASF’s Germany plant near Frankfurt shut down the four square mile …