…form, 2) meet program eligibility requirements, 3) develop a conservation plan, and 4) approve their ‘EQIP schedule of operations.’ The time needed to complete a conservation plan and process eligibility…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…The district also plans to use the additional staff hours to develop conservation plans for expanded fruit and vegetable, hay, corn, and cattle grazing operations on land leased from the…
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…about the crash-course helping women in farming be better communicators on and off the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm Bureau Boot Camp From: American Farm…
Partnerships Preserving Monarch Butterfly Habitat
Efforts to protect, preserve and increase Monarch butterfly habitat on the North American continent are taking place through several networks of partnership. Partnerships Preserving Monarch Butterfly Habitat…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
Everett Griner talks about farmers facing labor shortages in today’s Agri View. Labor Shortages From: American Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Labor Reform FAQ’s About Agricultural Labor and Immigration Reform What…
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
…largely avoided increasing consumer demand for more nutrition information. The other three breweries include Constellation Brands Beer Division, the Craft Brew Alliance, and North American Breweries. Together with the other…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…their animals. For example, gestation crates are approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association as appropriate for pregnant sows. NPPC said banning sales of meat and eggs because of production…
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…Hong Kong and Shanghai, China, takes place on September 7-15. The mission lets these women forge relationships with potential customers and trading partners, interact with government officials, and develop strategies…
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
…of American agriculture. The Great American Farm Luncheon will take place at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 20 in Cleveland. The Leaders of American Agriculture cocktail reception will…
NIFA Announces Funding
…in available funding to support small businesses in the creation of advanced research and development projects that will lead to innovative solutions for American agriculture. This funding is available through…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…affordable rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas. Vilsack “American agriculture is grateful to the individuals working in the…
IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis
…China. That country is increasing production of oranges and concentrate. However, that could eventually lead to China expanding out of its current domestic market to replace the dwindling American citrus….
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
…would improve compliance with the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act by encouraging improved treatment of veal calves, as well as improve inspection efficiency by allowing FSIS inspection program personnel to…
Groundwater Monitoring Improves
…CASGEM data will be necessary for assessing the impact of the ongoing drought and implementation of the historic Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014, which requires local agencies to bring…