…Farm Service Agency Administrator, Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “The strength of this program lies in its many benefits — through annual rental payments, the program helps producers…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-20-23
…water storage, and a California woman selected to represent the state’s pork producers on a national level. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…and the resourcefulness of our farmers and producers, we depend on the work of many organizations and companies to successfully export U.S. products overseas.” This week, USDA will help facilitate…
VofV: Hernan Hernandez on Working to Give Farmworkers a Voice in Politics and Policy
…voice and force for policy change. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…of different areas that were not in the flood zone. Herd health has been only one of the issues dairy producers are working to navigate in relation to the floods….
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices,…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…said NCBA President Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer. “Cattle producers in 26 states now have some additional certainty while this rule is being litigated, and we are optimistic…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…groups. “This regional trade mission is part of USDA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen America’s rural economy by helping U.S. producers, exporters, and agribusinesses grow and diversify their revenue streams,” Taylor…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…will develop regional networks and support NRCS staff who provide services to USDA customers. NRCS will help producers adopt the new organic management standard, which allows flexibility for producers to…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…being made possible through NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). “In selecting projects for cooperative agreements, NRCS looked for partners with knowledge and expertise in working with livestock producers, advancing…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…for months but failed to reach a unanimous set of priorities for changes to federal milk pricing. The National Milk Producers Foundation (NMPF) is now seeking its own set of…
VofV: Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, on how Agtech Bolsters Ag Labor
…allocation of their job.” This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
Applications will begin being accepted on April 1 for grants to investments in renewable energy and other energy-efficiency improvements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aims to help agricultural producers…
USDA Announces Additional Help for Distressed Farmers
…days delinquent due to challenges like natural disasters, the pandemic or other unexpected situations were brought current and had their next installment paid to give them breathing room. Producers with…