…$15 billion has been provided since 2018 to support American farmers and ranchers affected by ongoing trade tensions. While the MFP payments have been helpful in mitigating some of the…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…folks in other states? There’s also the matter of trusting the state to properly handle funds. That gas tax was increased to pay for road repairs, but the fund is…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
…worth of American agricultural products over the next year, with the potential for increasing sales as negotiations continue to progress. Earlier in the month, China announced that it would purchase…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
Strengthening the link between beef industry, consumers (NCBA) – About 85 percent of U.S. beef today comes from Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-certified farmers or ranchers. But do American consumers know…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program has officially been developed and will be the regulatory framework that American hemp production will be based upon. The interim final rule will formalize…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Butte and Solano counties. Those fires led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, who returned to fallen homes, businesses and burned farmland. The Kincade Fire which started less than a…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…real meat.” “American families have a right to know what’s in their food,” Rep. Brindisi said. “Accurate labeling helps consumers make informed decisions and helps ensure families have access to…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
Monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus trees at the Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz, California. The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…ingredients & international channel, Cargill Protein – North America, and current Chair of the National FFA Sponsors Board. “Working together, we can ensure American agriculture continues to build vibrant communities,…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…cornstalk. I’m Cathy Isom… Video by: GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley The Three Sisters is a planting method, developed by Native American tribes, that is one of the earliest examples of companion…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is here to support the economic stability of American agricultural producers by helping them maintain their competitive edge…