…to meet the future needs and desires of both producers and consumers,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The bill, H.R. 5973, proposes…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…opportunity to help farmers with new markets. “I would at least say the USDA’s role here is to facilitate the markets for as many income streams for producers as we…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
The deadlines for a variety of assistance programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been extended. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) made the announcement to allow impacted producers…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…has a lot to offer these business partners, which in turn will benefit U.S. dairy producers. “Our goal is to prove the opportunities, so we go in and bring insights…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
Cattle producers continue to keep their eyes on the proposed Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act. Senior Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tanner…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just unveiled a $23 million boost for dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. This initiative, in…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…and fostering long-term relationships among farmers, seed producers, and the community. The program focuses on breeding tomatoes, wheat, zinnia, common beans, celtuce, and spinach for organic producers in California and…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
…its through the farm bill or other policy developments, industry members appear to be making headway in highlighting the needs of specialty crop producers. Creamer noted that that does not…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…Reduction Act, the most substantial climate and conservation investment to date. These funds aim to encourage agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to engage in voluntary conservation programs and embrace…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…looking to improve and expand the crop insurance resources we offer to agricultural producers, and the new Controlled Environment program will greatly benefit urban, specialty crop, organic and other producers…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…bit easier to get things moving when there’s some sort of crisis in Washington and there’s not one right now in terms of the ag producers,” he said. Sabrina Halvorson…