…by limited resource, beginning, socially disadvantaged or veteran farmers and ranchers may be eligible for a waiver on administrative fees. Producers have the choice to lock in coverage levels until…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…some of the financial strain farmers, ranchers and their families are experiencing. President Trump has the backs of our farmers, and we are working to support America’s great patriot farmers.”…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 1 and 153, Dairy Farmers of America…
Input Needed for Forthcoming H-2A Cost Estimator Tool
…for farmers interested in employing H-2A workers. Wolfe is asking those already involved with the program to submit information about annual costs associated with the use of the H-2A program. …
Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153
…no official pilot program in the state and that is hurting our farmers,” Richmond noted. “Our farmers are buying seed from various places and they are not getting what they…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…production enabled by the 2018 Farm Bill, many farmers are looking to the crop as having tremendous potential. “We’re close to 7,000 acres. I believe the state has about double…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…SB 1 seeks to uphold specific federal policy as it pertains to water. “SB 1 is bad for farmworkers, farmers, and communities throughout the state of California. Our environmental laws…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
American farmers and ranchers will be able to obtain debt relief a bit easier now that President Donald Trump has signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The bipartisan…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…that the county offices are using for MFP is continually being updated to try to address these issues.” Farmers that may have been unsuccessful or experienced problems while attempting to…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…fire’s impact to industry. I have spent this summer visiting with cattle ranchers across the country, and I know this is a difficult time for the industry as a whole….