Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board …
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 16, 2019) — Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston released the following statements in response to the enjoinment of the …
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
Investments will Benefit Nearly 300,000 Rural Residents WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 16, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $201 …
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – …
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
(NAFB-Oct. 11, 2019) — The U.S. reached a limited trade agreement with China on Friday afternoon that would pave the way for resolutions on broader issues later in the year. …
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California welcomed a new member to their team as Tom Devol becomes Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education. Devol will lead a team that provides …
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
(UCANR-Oct 8, 2019) — John Bailey, director of the University of California’s Hopland Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Advisory Committee on Beginning …
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB-Oct. 9, 2019) — In the few months since I took the helm as CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) – the …
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
American Farm Bureau Federation Farmers and Ranchers Celebrate Japanese Trade Deal, Look Forward to More (AFBF-Oct. 7, 2019) — President Trump signed the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, which is an important step …
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 7, 2019) — Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened …
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 7, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and …
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Cattle Industry Members Invited to “Deep in the Heart” Event in San Antonio Feb. 5-7 DENVER (NCBA-Oct. 4, 2019) — Registration and housing for the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and …
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA-Oct. 4, 2019) — The National Corn Growers Association welcomed an announcement from President Trump directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the letter of …
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
WASHINGTON, (USDA-October 4, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. …