…change would significantly increase the complexity of the RFS program, which could negatively impact its effectiveness.” POET CEO Jeff Broin says, “I applaud the President and EPA for standing up…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…
GAO: USDA Should Increase Checkoff Program Oversight
…programs. The Hagstrom Report says the AMS should increase its oversight of the 22 national checkoff programs that producers pay fees to for industry research and promotion to expand the…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, reviewing program results and effectiveness and recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. The Almond Board is funded…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…Collation to develop targeted mentoring programs nationwide for beginning farmers and ranchers that emphasize business practices and marketing opportunities, such as a “veteran-grown” label program. Other NIFA programs also support…
Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks Moving Slowly
…program in dairy, and restrict Mexican and Canadian access to U.S. government contracts. The CBC source said procurement was a topic during the discussions, with the U.S. showing no flexibility…
Turkey Farmers Feel Pain from GIPSA
…in the winter as they have to find temporary housing for a lot of birds. The interim rule would have made it easier for producers to sue the meat-packing or…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…which are the Agricultural Risk Coverage Program and the Price Loss Program. It also eliminates conservation spending on confined animal feeding operations, opting instead to give more money to organic…
NAFTA Negotiators Focusing on Cars and Finances
…panels, and ending Canada’s dairy supply management program. Bloomberg says there are other topics negotiators will discuss, including telecommunications, digital trade, government procurement, investment, labor, and intellectual property. From the…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…other agencies oversee. Wenger noted that Perdue mentioned a proposed H-2C visa program, contained in a congressional bill, that would replace the existing H-2A agricultural immigration program. Perdue praised recent…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…year’s crop. “The quality is really good,” Isom said. “Talking to several of the gins, the harvest is actually coming along pretty quickly.” A report from USDA shows about 65…
USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands
…of their land.” The 2014 Farm Bill created ACEP, merging together several easement programs into one. Last year alone, the program has protected nearly 300,000 acres through easements. Wetland Reserve…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Programs to Increase Crop Productivity, Profitability, and Stewardship of Three Crops
…Program supports the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. The Supplemental and Alternative Crops Grants Program supports the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…dry it (see persimmon flyers). Consumers who like persimmons won’t have to wait until harvest season to enjoy them, according to Breksa. They can buy extra fresh fruit when it’s…