…when lawmakers said it would be part of the 2008 Farm Bill and joined with several other meat organizations in filing a lawsuit against the 2013 regulation implementing the law….
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. The Conservation Reserve Program was re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…They formed the American Pecan Board in 2013 and began working diligently to create the marketing order. The order will market and promote pecans to increase demand and prices. Equally…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…for Climate Smart Agriculture was launched at the UN Climate Summit in New York on September 23, 2014 and currently has 101 members, including 22 countries. The participants in this…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The Agriculture Act of 2014 provided an additional $20 million per year for 2014 through 2018. The reasons for the renewed…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…at 25 thousand acres, unchanged from 2014. The United States barley production is estimated at 214 million bushels, up 18 percent from the revised 2014 total. Average yield per acre,…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…resilient water system. The California Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Find out more at groundwater.ca.gov 2015 Amendments Added to 2014 SGMA Legislation An…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…to 2014 SGMA Legislation An updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…previously a FY 2014 USDA Farm to School planning grantee, will systematically link fresh food procurement and preparation through staff and teacher training; classroom curriculum; and experiential activities for students…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming and…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…2013 $49.04 2014 $49.41 2015 $50.11 Meet a Turkey Farmer: Darrell Glaser of Texas Video courtesy of U.S.Farmers & Ranchers Alliance. Take a unique look at Ocean Spray grower-owner Gary…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…organic products exceeded $39 billion in 2014. To meet that demand, more farmers and ranchers are pursuing organic certification and seeking assistance through USDA programs. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…U.S. agricultural products. In 2014, Japan ranked as our fifth largest market (behind China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union) accounting for over $13 billion in U.S. agricultural exports. With…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…expensing under Section 179 to $500,000, as it was set in 2014. Furthermore, the groups urge Congress to reinstate the expired 50 percent bonus depreciation for the purchase of new…