…a 227-page paper. The EPA said the agency expects to publish its final assessment of glyphosate in the spring of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
…levels by 2030. CDFA is joining with the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Natural Resources Agency, California State Transportation Agency, California Health…
National Farm Safety Week
…farming operation. More farm accidents occur during the fall than at any other time of the year. Unfortunately it involves one or more farm family members. Farming is one of…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
Should the farm crisis continue or even worsen, there are some in Washington D.C. who say it may be necessary to do a farm bill a year early, with the…
Soybean Planting in Brazil Arrives with Concerns
…season last year. Many farmers are having trouble repaying their production loans and filling forward grain contracts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Alf Ribeiro / Shutterstock.com…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…we continue to see smaller equipment sales thriving and the larger equipment sales remain depressed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Association of Equipment Manufacturers U.S….
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
…of success. “It’s going to depend on whether or not he can turn this acquisition into reality,” said Professor Nils Stieglitz. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
…bring reasonable exemptions for small and medium sized farms as well as livestock producers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Water Resources Development Act highlights-from U.S. Senate…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
Farm and banking groups spoke with congressional appropriators this week about using upcoming appropriations bills to give authority and funding for Farm Service Agency Loans to farmers. The Hagstrom Report…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…specifically for veteran farmers and ranchers, financial and resource management training programs at USDA can have a significant impact on helping these farmers establish and maintain successful farming or ranching…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is continuing to move swiftly and consistently to take enforcement action in response to animal welfare violations. As…
USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Amend Horse Protection Regulations
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period on the proposed rule that would amend APHIS’ Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations. APHIS published the proposed…