…in March 2020, the FMCSA included livestock haulers in an initial emergency declaration that provided an exemption from the HOS regulation for commercial truckers hauling essential supplies, including livestock. The…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…per certification category that includes crop, livestock, wild crop, handling, and State Organic Program fees. The funding support will cover costs including application fees, inspection fees, and state and federal…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
Lawmakers discussed the importance of biotechnology in the agricultural sector during a joint hearing of the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research….
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went to crop farms, with 35 percent for livestock. Last year, farmers and…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online tool available as part of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). Announced last week, the…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…in California. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of grains and feeds, oilseeds, livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…ways in which our farmers and ranchers can help protect the environment as they produce the crops and livestock so integral to the health, well-being, and livelihood of Californians.” The…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
…a significant number of closed offices.” Vilsack made the comments while testifying at a hearing on the state of the livestock industry, where he presented testimony on USDA’s efforts ranging…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…12. The signing of AB 888, aimed at providing better access to slaughter services for livestock producers, is being celebrated by industry members. The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…including grains and feeds, oilseeds, and livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Total U.S. agricultural export values are projected to reach $177.5 billion in fiscal year…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
…and industry encouragement for more livestock grazing on state-owned lands. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…filed this legal challenge over amendments the USDA made to the operation of the federal Beef Checkoff program in September 2020. Tri-State Livestock News says the new lawsuit builds on…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…will be funded through grants made possible by the Organic Transitions Program, which supports projects that assist existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…services for livestock producers. The measure was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “While consumer meat preferences continue to change, this bill provides greater flexibility for California’s livestock…