…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…to medium farmers, producers, and processors in urban, rural, tribal, and insular areas. The program supports local food markets to fully benefit the community, increase food and nutrition security, and…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…need for modernization of aging water infrastructure, which will benefit farmers along with consumers. Support for WRDA 2022 also came from several other farming organizations including the Agricultural Transportation Working…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…payment – to transition from a fairly water-intensive crop to a lesser water-intensive crop.” Transition payments can range from $250 to $2,800 per acre depending on current land uses. Farmers…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…released the National Broadband Map in November. Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the new map displays specific location-level information regarding broadband services availability. “Which is…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…“FAS works hard every day to expand international markets for U.S. farm and food products, to break down trade barriers, and to assist America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers with the…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…climate change — which was the focus of the annual Farm Aid festival — as well as organizations that support family farmers, advance racial equity and social justice, and build…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…accomplish an H-2A overhaul to help support farmers faced with continuing labor challenges. “The agricultural industry has waited many years to have a reliable, legal workforce. This legislation will address…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…representing farmers, agribusinesses, manufacturers, the food and innovation sector, state governments, sportsmen, and environmental advocates. FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Mission in 2023. The deadline to apply for the CAFTA-DR trade mission is Friday, December 30. Complete information is available at fas.usda.gov/. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…innovative climate-smart pilot projects emphasizing services and support for underserved producers. USDA expects overall investments to expand hundreds of markets and revenue streams for farmers and ranchers. “Effectively expanding climate-friendly…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
…Bier, Cato Institute associate director of immigration studies, shows farmers would save billions over the next few years if the Senate passes the legislation. “The Farm workforce Modernization Act would…
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…their operations and risk-management plans,” Mulhern said in a statement. “Farmers also should use this extended DMC signup period to consider USDA’s full suite of risk-management options, all supported by…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…representatives on December 8, NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said the MOA is a “recommitment to delivering comprehensive technical assistance” to farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestland owners. The new agreement…