…their toll on young livestock in several states. Thune alleges that some producers have been denied assistance through the program, as USDA says the producers lacked proper management protocols and…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…hearing last week that “the farm bill never came up” during a recent listening session with farmers in his state, as pointed out by the Food and Environment Reporting Network….
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
…far too many lives.” AFBF and NFU are confronting the opioid epidemic in farming communities through their “Farm Town Strong” campaign. Addiction experts and government officials have credited the program…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…Program (SNAP), focused on retailers that operate year-round and have more accessible hours to maximize the opportunity for healthy food purchases. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI) grant program focuses…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
…assistance with identification. “I took it to the Herbarium and they confirmed that both of the samples I took down there were Echinochloa muricata, which is related to the watergrass…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…the restaurant chain. Thursday May, 3rd is Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day. Scoops of Thanks Day is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project. The project supports agricultural education programs,…
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…on the extent of this problem.” Beginning in the late 1980s, provisions were added to the school lunch and breakfast programs that require schools to purchase domestic commodities and food…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…providing inaccurate and misleading information to consumers about the safety when it comes to residues for fruits and vegetables,” said Executive Director of the Alliance for Food and Farming Teresa…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
Energy giants Chevron and Exxon have asked the Environmental Protection Agency for waivers from the nation’s biofuels program that have typically been reserved for small refiners in financial trouble. A…
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…Dairy Quarterly 1 Report. “The stronger economic growth is projected to come mostly from the recent tax policy change, which translates to stronger dairy demand through increased food service and…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Nutrition Assistance Program will strengthen this program by providing food and job security for all who want to achieve economic independence. The farm bill introduced in committee provides certainty and…
Avocado Museum Educates and Fascinates
…California Avocados and all the stories to tell about them, from food uses and nutrition to the growing process and the growers. Make sure to visit The CADO on Facebook….
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…products that create new opportunities throughout the economy.” Johansson said Farm Bureau will seek continued and enhanced commitment to farm bill programs that promote environmental stewardship. “Current farm bill programs…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…the NPPC-supported Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program, both of which help support exports markets for U.S. goods. The programs are consolidated as the International Market Development…