…farmers as results of the confidential NASS crop survey play a key role in determining the implementation of farm payments and programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program (county option),…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Joint Industry Safety and Health Council. The companies were honored in recognition of their outstanding performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs. “Our industry…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…made the announcement in Louisiana, which is receiving funding for five projects. USDA is providing the funding through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. It can be…
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
…existing low pathogenic avian influenza program. In the final rule, USDA addressed concerns about the interim rule raised by stakeholders, including whether self-certification of biosecurity was adequate. As a result,…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…has updated tools and information to help agricultural producers identify the right programs and make decisions for their operations. “Agriculture is a risky business,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “At…
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
…an attempt to broaden the damage they have caused in Montana.” NCBA says the Beef Checkoff program carries out necessary demand-building programs on behalf of the industry, adding that R-CALF…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
Cathy Isom completes her series by giving us the right time to harvest Meyer Lemons and what to use them for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When…
Growing Meyer Lemon Trees Indoors
…branches are very common. These should be pruned away immediately. Tomorrow we look into when to harvest Meyer Lemons, and some of the best uses for them. I’m Cathy Isom……
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of this program,” said Fordyce. “It…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
The growing season has been wide and varied for America’s corn and soybean crops. Harvest seems to be on track for good, but not great yields. That’s according to a…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…rural areas.” USDA is making the investments through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. This program helps finance generation, transmission and distribution projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities…
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…the berries get large enough to begin dropping on the stem, they are ready to harvest, and sometimes, the race with the birds proves the largest challenge. I’m Cathy Isom……
Trump Tweets on SNAP Work Requirements
…work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would not get the 60 votes needed to overcome any filibuster on the bill. Democrats largely oppose the work requirements in the…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…breakthrough for the RCDs in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area to expand and enhance our soil health programs,” said Charles Schembre, vineyard conservation coordinator for the Napa County RCD….