California farmers are being asked for their perspective on on-farm conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pollinator Partnership is conducting an online survey seeking feedback…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…office. Other groups that have expressed support for the nomination include the U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, U.S. Apple Association, U.S. Wheat Associates, National Association of Wheat Growers,…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…purchase. So, we’re excited about that.” The Seeds for Bees program provides cover crop mixes to farmers to help develop additional habitat for bees and other pollinators. Almond growers have…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…jumpstart that growth by making the organic transition process more accessible and impactful; particularly for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, who experience unique challenges to accessing resources and…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…calling the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season Sabrina…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…farmers grow healthy, affordable foods for families in their own communities.” Some specific investments that have received praise include $200 million for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
A total of 41 organizations representing a broad array of agricultural interests are calling for significant tariff adjustment. Led by Farmers for Free Trade, the ag groups are encouraging the…
Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Senior Government Relations Representative with the National Cotton Council, Robbie Minnich said the findings were similar to other previous studies. Programs such as the Market Access Program and the Foreign…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
A Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems field day is coming up in Princeton on June 16. The free, in-person event is being hosted by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Registration…
Sustainability in Agriculture
…spoke Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. She says one challenge is convincing farmers to adopt new practices while many already using sustainable practices. “That’s where…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…footprint of food production. I believe a transformed food system would deliver a better deal for farmers, ranchers, growers, and consumers through more, new, and better markets while also stimulating…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…along with the national organic survey. OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer said the report highlights the top priorities that have been directly identified by organic farmers. Production costs were noted…
Biden Administration Makes Further Investments to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain
…processing workers. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have seen the value and the opportunities they work so hard to create move away from the rural…