…for fresh produce for Rabobank Roland Fumasi, noted that although difficult, the longterm goal for organic producers should be establishing a means to produce organically at a price point similar…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
…Producers Council (NPPC) President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C.: “If media reports are accurate, this is a most welcome development. The Chinese have placed punitive tariffs of…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…together to address price concerns. “In the weeks following the event, U.S. cattle producers have witnessed unprecedented disruption in the cattle marketplace,” the letter stated. “Two separate Cattle Industry Summits…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…to come. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best – feed, fuel, and clothe this…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…over $257.7 million in payments to producers who are currently registered. Also, nearly half of the producers are taking advantage of the 25 percent premium discount by locking in for…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…provide payments to eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market because of a qualifying 2018 and 2019 natural disaster. Producers…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
…back in June and has already generated a significant amount of interest from the industry. FSA has been issuing payments to producers who have already purchased coverage since July. Producers have…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…make the application process more simplified for those looking to apply. “While the signup is currently open at the county [Farm Service Agency] offices we know a number of producers…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…efficient relocation of how the milk is moving and we’ll keep seeing changes as we move down the line and processors get more efficient at moving the milk,” AcMoody noted….
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…(SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), aims to start a dialogue between the two regions, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…some of the advantages that the USMCA will bring to California producers, including ending the “clear discrimination” of U.S. wines in the Canadian market. As the largest dairy-producing state in…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…country,” the letter states. “Providing enhanced access for Mexican avocado farmers absent a reciprocal benefit to U.S. potato producers would be a missed opportunity.” A decision from the USDA regarding…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…producers should significantly benefit from the trade agreement. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed overwhelming support for the potential the new trade deal creates for American agriculture. About the Author Brian…