…for American producers who participate in voluntary conservation programs. “Farmers have a lot of work to do, and every second they’re stuck inside completing reporting requirements is time they can’t…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…of the funding will go to projects that benefit historically underserved producers, military veterans, and new and beginning farmers. A full listing of this fiscal year’s selected projects is available…
Ag Reacts to the Heritage Foundation Report
…producers have been particularly difficult. “Congress and agriculture groups have worked toward a more market-oriented system in recent years,” Moore said. Tom Sell of the lobbying firm Combest, Sell and…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…even further disadvantaged. This bill would remove this burdensome regulation for NRCS cost share recipients. “Farmers and producers across Minnesota are eager to take part in voluntary conservation programs, but…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Heritage Foundation Addressing Risk in Agriculture By Daren Bakst, Josh Sewell and Brian Wright Introduction Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk….
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…focus on water quality, conservation finance and assistance to historically underserved USDA customers. Approximately 25 percent of the funding announced today will go to projects that benefit historically underserved producers,…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…Rater. “Resulting information is used by producers, buyers, suppliers, policymakers, and others. I encourage each person to take the time to respond.” For more information visit the NASS web pages…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…Right now, only 1 percent white milk is allowed by USDA in schools – and any flavored milk must be fat-free. That restriction has reduced overall school milk consumption, and…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi, Apple Bread Pudding
…diced Small 2 Apples Cored and diced Small 4 oz. of Bread 2 eggs 1 vanilla Bean or 2 T Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Milk 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup…
California State Organic Program
…diverse group of 23 representatives from several sectors including growers, distributors, producers, certifiers, trade associations, a County Agricultural Commissioner, and state and federal agencies. The process was designed to ensure…
Top Crop Reports Show Decrease
…billion. It is also the top dairy county in the nation, with the 2015 milk production of $1.7 billion. Fresno County also saw a decrease in crop production. It’s numbers…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…causing farmers to lower their anticipated production costs. The survey also asked producers about anticipated 2017 input costs, and despite the low commodity prices, most producers actually anticipate their input…
Agri View: Labor Program
Everett Griner talks about producers need a working labor program in today’s Agri View. Labor Program This summer has made it clear that the H2A program is not working. H2A…
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
…loan guarantee programs available from the Small Business Administration. USDA says SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close an FSA…