…including our dairy producers,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “As Secretary Perdue said, farmers are pretty good at managing through tough times, and we know…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…what women landowners need in California to help them implement conservation practices and keep their farm operations viable.” AFT California has plans to host three conservation learning circles in 2020,…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…the office,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “With smaller margins and increased feed costs, DMC has resulted in almost $230 million in payments disbursed….
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers. “No regulation is perfect, and…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…addition, the Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and help put in place methods for water conservation during severe…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…mostly corn, soybeans and wheat. “Agricultural producers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…efficient machinery that produces less dust. One avenue for funding assistance is offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “They offer, I believe these are older numbers, but it’s around…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected by natural disasters this spring, such as flooding, that kept them out of…