…for milk. The government purchases excess milk from processors to ensure producers are getting paid a minimum amount. Vanden Heuvel also noted recent changes at the federal level to milk…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…picture. Declining commodity prices, record farm production costs driven by the reckless spending of the Biden-Harris Administration, the largest agricultural trade deficit on record, and an outdated farm safety net threaten…
Preliminary Injunction Against DOL Rule Allowing H-2A Workers to Unionize
A federal court in Georgia has temporarily blocked the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing a new regulation that would allow H-2A visa farmworkers to unionize. The preliminary injunction, requested…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…in cattle. More than 190 herds have been infected across the nation since March. Federal data says the infections also include 13 dairy and poultry farm workers. The California Department…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…rally highlighted key steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to support school meals and nutrition as a key educational tool that kids need to be successful in the classroom. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…of smoke events, as tracked by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The endorsement can be combined with certain other coverage options but focuses on area-wide losses rather than individual…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…and vulnerable adult cattle. Because wolves are under both a federal and state protective designation, Arnold believes it is unlikely that depredation techniques will be granted. “The wolf is a…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to target specific environmental issues and ensure that underserved producers get the help they need. The public can submit their comments through the Federal Register until September 16. Listen to…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…and federal level to do that?” You can find the latest episodes, including the one with Nav Athwal, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at…
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
…real-world data in their assessments and to begin discussions on improving these methods by September. They cite legal obligations and recent court rulings supporting their position and suggest using non-federal…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
…would take over food safety responsibilities from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), which has struggled keeping up with food safety issues in previous years. The lawmakers believe a dedicated agency…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…economies. A similar lawsuit was filed by the American Farm Bureau Federation and 11 other groups, arguing that the BLM rule destabilizes the tradition of grazing on federal lands and…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
…Administration and USDA are advancing a sustainable vision of agriculture that prioritizes the needs of hardworking producers and small businesses and keeps rural communities strong,” Secretary Tom Vilsack said in…