…Marketing Service’s National Organic Program, USDA has helped an additional 763 producers become certified organic in just 2013, an increase of 4.2 percent from the previous year. The industry today…
A Partnership to Benefit the Bison Industry
Bison producers rely on several USDA agencies and programs to promote their industry and its products. Rod Bain reports. A Partnership to Benefit the Bison Industry…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…that they work for producers of all sizes. We’ve adjusted policies, strengthened programs and intensified outreach to meet the needs of small and mid-sized producers. These producers are critical to…
Record Keeping Important Due to Drought
Sabrina Hill Livestock producers affected by the drought are told to keep good records. Sabrina Hill tells what records need to be maintained. Record Keeping Important Due to Drought…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…they achieve net farm income well above the average of the previous decade. Mid-sized farms and livestock producers continue to face challenges as a result of prolonged drought. We are…
California Hog Producers Watch for Virus
California hog producers are keeping a close eye on herds as this weather can worsen the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv). Sabrina Hill has the story. California Hog…
Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead
Several Farm Bill related conservation programs are already accepting applications from eligible producers. Rod Bain has the story. Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead…
Timeline for PLC and ARC Programs for 2015 Crop Year
What should producers prepare for with the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs offered under the new Farm Bill? Rod Bain has the story. Timeline for PLC and…
Shaping America’s Eating Habits
…dialogue answer the question, “Who’s shaping America’s eating habits?” Shaping America’s Eating Habits Panelists include University of Southern California Professor Roger Clemens, and ag producers Bob Haselwood and Dennis Derryck….
U.S. Cattle Producers May Start Rebuilding Process in 2015, CA May Take Longer
There have been many questions as to when castle producers may start the rebuilding process with their herds. Sabrina Hill has more. Cattle Producers May Start Rebuilding Process…
Sugar Producers Look to Address Issue of Foreign Subsidies
…Bill, the nation’s sugar producers are setting their sights on addressing the foreign sugar subsidies that make U.S. sugar policy necessary. Sugar Producers Look to Address Issue of Foreign Subsidies…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…management may provide a benefit to producers by reducing erosion, increasing the health of their soil, inhibiting invasive species, providing quality forage and habitat for honey bees and other pollinators,…
More Cotton Acres in 2014 Nationwide, But CA Planting Less
Gary Adams U.S. cotton producers told the Nation Cotton Council they intend to plant over 11 million acres of cotton in 2014, or 8.2 percent more than was planted in…
Using Technology to Deal With Drought
Producers in California are tapping into technology to help deal with drought. Here is Susan Carter. Using Technology to Deal With Drought…