…2017, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about FSMIP, FMPP and LFPP, visit: www.ams.usda.gov/AMSgrants. The website also contains a link to a grants decision tree, “What AMS Grant…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…customized expertise on topics ranging including organic production, beginning farmer resources, integrated pest management, disaster assistance, conservation practices, agricultural educational courses, loans, grants and other financial assistance that can start,…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…Faso, representing New York’s 19th District Roger Marshall, representing Kansas’ 1st District Conaway also announced that Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), who chaired the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…merited, it could reduce innovation in an industry that’s absolutely critical to global food production. The Monday hearing was the last chance for the companies to make their case before…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…overarching goals designed to bring sustainability to California’s water resources and restoration to its most important ecosystems. The plan’s major goals include making conservation a way of life, increasing regional…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…to start the reform discussion by looking at the overall benefits of immigration—the entrepreneurship, work ethic and innovation immigrants bring—and we want to see that continue.” Although the issue is…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…than providing answers in many cases, NASDA is in the early stages of piloting an On-Farm Readiness Review. Funded by FDA through cooperative grants, the OFRR will be a voluntary…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…struggles, that’s where your creativity and innovation really shine,” Balsley said. “Those pain points create innovation, and they make you better in the long run.” Koenig said the best advice…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…electronics show in the world, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA) introduced a new communications concept, called SMART Farm, aimed at bridging the gap between the acceptance of innovation that’s…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…shortages. California has experienced five consecutive water years of drought conditions and is three months into a possible sixth consecutive year. Conservation – the wise, sparing use of water –…
Early CRP Contract Termination and Beginning Farmer Land Access
A new termination opportunity for some Conservation Reserve Program contracts offers avenues for beginning ag producers to get access to land. Rod Bain has the story. CRP Contract Termination…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Allows for Transfer of Certain Conservation Reserve Program Land to New Farmers;Provides Priority Enrollment in Working Lands Conservation Programs Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam announced that beginning Jan. 9,…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation…