…Almond Alliance is one of the four technical assistance providers, which includes the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Self Help Enterprises, and Western United Dairies Foundation. These groups can help…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…diversifying revenue sources for farmers,” NCAT Executive Director Steve Thompson said in a news release. “NCAT’s AgriSolar Clearinghouse has spent the last two years working with farmers, land managers, and…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…coalition states in a letter to lawmakers. “As organizations representing America’s agriculture industry, we further believe this legislation would bring economic opportunities to American farmers, ranchers, and food producers.” Signatories…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
…our office and that is that there is no marketplace around the globe that is too small to spend time trying to open up that marketplace to US farmers. And…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…mutual success of our farmers and producers.” Mexico’s position on agricultural biotechnology products has been a point of contention for several months now. U.S. and Mexican officials have held technical…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…years of hard work, there was a tomato suspension agreement that was put into place which was designed to protect our domestic tomato farmers. What we have seen, though, is…
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
…the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). Originally, the deadline for applications had been June 2. Application assistance is also being afforded to producers…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…been reduced by approximately 20 percent in light of recent droughts. One proposed plan would have overridden senior water rights in California, severely impacting farmers in the Imperial Valley. The…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/May 19, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
…the learning that will take place is farmers talking to farmers, and so we want to support that as well,” he said. “It also means that partners are going to…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
A new bill would give farmers more incentive to use cover crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beautiful shot of oilseed cover crop field making a colorful…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-19-23
…farmers, details on the seconds class of the Blueberry Leadership Program and the final installment of the Growing Matters campaign. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…through the proposals included in this bill. Cuts to research, technical assistance, and market opportunities will effectively strand farmers,” said Mike Lavender, Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition….