…agriculture. Once a crop is harvested getting it to market rapidly is important. Most crops are transported by big trucks. One senator says we need a rebuilding program like we…
Railcar Helps Bridge Lifelong Access Goal
…Resources Conservation Service used their EQIP program to facilitate that goal by repurposing a railcar and giving better and more reliable access to the property. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…National Association of Counties and the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation. USDA is making the investments through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program. The funding helps rural areas…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…
Farm Bill Expiration Jeopardizes Multiple Programs
…Stewardship Program (CSP), the Agricultural Easement Program, and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are all still technically funded, however, there is no authorization to support them. The Natural Resources Conservation…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…Coordination (MAC) System, a method devised by USDA to streamline funding for HLB related projects. The HLB MAC program has already invested millions of dollars in the research and the…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…and Flood Prevention Program. NRCS works with local groups to help prevent floods, protect watersheds, improve agricultural water management and enhance wildlife habitat through this program. “The health of the…
Low-Dust Harvest Makes Process Enjoyable
…from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Ranch Manager and Partner Bob Wallace said the new equipment has made a world of difference, not only in…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2018 would require agencies to consider the totality of conservation measures before taking federal actions that impact species. The Providing ESA Timing Improvements That…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…its backs on U.S. cattle producers.” The organization says the administration missed an opportunity to re-establish a viable country-of-origin labeling program for U.S. beef products. In August, the association sent…
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
More than 1,100 scientists and economists penned a letter opposing the Trump administration proposal to realign and relocate programs within the Department of Agriculture. The group is opposed to the…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…a morning full of educational sessions. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be named, and some of the industry’s most cutting-edge individuals will be recognized at the…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…conservation programs and most bioenergy, rural development and agricultural research programs. Meanwhile, also last week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said arrangements were being made to ensure USDA operations…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…become available, but the elimination of Canada’s Class 7 dairy pricing program is a clear victory for our farmers. We also now have access to an additional 3.6 percent of…