USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…bees, a tiny mite can infest hives and weaken the bees. Woteki says another factor is nutrition. She says bees need to have nutrients just like people do in order…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…Council and the American Meat Institute all have significant worries about the new Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling program – or M-COOL. The pork producers council says it doesn’t expect…
A Salute to Military
…served in the nation’s military. Below are a few programs that help veterans transition into agriculture careers. Farmer Veteran Coalition Veteran’s Sustainable Agriculture Training Program Ag Warriors Program Archi’s Acres…
Taking a Closer Look at Nutrition
During the annual Washington Post Live forum Future of Food last week, the focus was on the latest trends in food and nutrition. Susan Carter has more. Click to open…
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…nutrition entitlement programs and establish a nutrition assistance block grant program. Amendment 931 Rejected To strike a reduction in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, with an offset that limits crop…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…is inviting them to the department’s June 4th meeting, so the board can learn more about farm training programs. It’s also a chance for the farmers and ranchers to encourage…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
As the U.S. Senate debated an anti-sugar amendment, the American Sugar Alliance released a three-minute video designed to remind lawmakers of the importance of the sugar program. Watch the video…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…the guest-worker part of the bill is different because it creates an at-will program that not only allows workers to follow the crop schedules, but makes it easier for growers…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…Coordinated Plant Management Program funded at $62.5 million in FY2014-2017 and $75 million in FY2018 • Market Access Program and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops fully funded at 2008 Farm…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but we are moving this process forward. There is too much good in this bill to let it die before it is heard on the…
Salad Bar Donations To California Schools
…Director of Nutrition Services for Hemet Unified School District. He was recently recognized by the USDA and the first lady for instituting salad bars at every school in his district….
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…proved thoughtful in their efforts to reform our nation’s farm law, from significant changes in how commodity programs are structured to streamlining in other aspects, such as conservation programs. The…
