…Producers Council (NPPC) and U.S. Apple Association have pointed out how tariffs have been specifically impacting their producers. NPPC noted, “because of Section 232 tariffs remain on Chinese steel, U.S….
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
…and affordable food. One that includes voluntary incentives in climate-smart agriculture and forestry, providing competitive advantage for American producers. One that creates new opportunities for small and midsized and underserved…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…a new Organic Transition Initiative to provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production. Organic production provides producers with the ability to demand a premium in the marketplace and…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…as a prominent challenge for nearly three-quarters of the producers surveyed. Labor availability was also identified as being the most difficult non-production issue producers are dealing with. Technical assistance for…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-01-22
…and is expected to have ‘minor impacts’ on walnuts, and the concerns with an upcoming guidance release on milk labeling. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Deadline Approaching for Climate Smart Partnerships
…of small and/or underserved producers, and/or monitoring, reporting and verification activities developed at minority-serving institutions. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…producers. “AFBF appreciates USDA working to create more transparency in the poultry industry. Farmers deserve to know what they are getting into, and to understand how they are being paid,”…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
…U.S. Department of Agriculture in communicating with industry members while working towards obtaining Canada’s full compliance with USMCA dairy requirements. Industry groups including the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S….
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
…of irrigation devices and how growers can make appropriate decisions. Devol noted that the next set of field days will be held further south, to offer more producers an opportunity…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-26-22
…the need for conservation during a House Ag Committee, and the lack of immigration reform hindering producers from producing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
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 in the world. Find…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…ag organizations including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) also praised the announcement. USDEC noted that the…
Cybersecurity on the Farm
…says producers can protect themselves by gaining awareness and understanding. “Get a little bit better at cyber protections and others and you lessen your chance for an event. So, I’d…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March, with value increasing 33 percent to a new record of $1.07…