…years, the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are asking Senate and House conferees to move quickly. Everything from commodity price supports to childhood nutrition,…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…He also encouraged folks who have been impacted to check with their local farm service agency regarding programs that provide resources and emergency assistance. Listen to the full interview below….
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of this program,” said Fordyce. “It…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…rural areas.” USDA is making the investments through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. This program helps finance generation, transmission and distribution projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…package contains three programs designed to bridge the gap in the market caused by recent tariff increases. The financial support is appreciated by the industry; however, the programs were primarily…
Trump Tweets on SNAP Work Requirements
…work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would not get the 60 votes needed to overcome any filibuster on the bill. Democrats largely oppose the work requirements in the…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…breakthrough for the RCDs in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area to expand and enhance our soil health programs,” said Charles Schembre, vineyard conservation coordinator for the Napa County RCD….
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…of grants to encourage the purchase of fruits and vegetables. A total of 24 grants totaling $21 million will assist participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase…
Canada Happily on NAFTA Sidelines, for Now
…including talks with Canada on dairy issues, as the U.S. dairy industry wants Canada to abandon its dairy supply management program, a move Canada has repeatedly shot down. Those talks…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…his Agriculture Risk Coverage pilot program to allow for an alternate calculation method for crop payments when National Agricultural Statistics Service data is insufficient. The bill also increases funding for…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and ensures the identity and purpose of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are maintained. Brent Van Dyke “We’re…
Almond Update: New Department Helps Protect Investment
…Daren Williams operated a similar program in the beef industry for many years and hopes his team can help grow and protect that investment from California almond growers. Listen to…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…the Golden State. The program has been helping foster industry relations between different growing regions for 30 years now. This year the program will begin on August 5, with Far…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
…more than 200 food banks that help feed people across the United States. The county food bank’s feeding partners include emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelter programs, senior programs and…