Now that we know what’s in the Agriculture Act of 2014, also called the farm bill, California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger breaks down what it means for ag producers…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…policy spending in history by improving agricultural programs. Repeals Direct Payments and limits producers to risk management tools that offer protection when they suffer significant losses. Limits on payments are…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…livestock disaster assistance program for producers affected by natural disasters, and also covers producers who were affected by recent droughts, winter storms that hit the Northern Plains last year, and…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is available for producers who have enrolled in this annual protection program prior to the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…for producers who have enrolled in this annual protection program prior to the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local USDA Service Center regarding all program eligibility…
Tough Choices for Cattle Producers During Drought
Cattle producers are certainly feeling the effects of the drought, but what should they – or can they – do to help their operations? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Livestock Producers Need a Farm Bill
Livestock producers around the nation are anxious for a farm bill. Randall Weiseman explains why. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Could be a Turnaround Year for the Beef Industry
Could this year be the long awaited year when beef cattle producers take actions that could lead to herd expansion? Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Almond Board: What’s Ahead for California Almonds in 2014
…or Download Audio Report It’s the start of another year, and for California almond producers it looks like another good year ahead, although there will be some challenges as well….
FDA to Build Milk Exporter List
…“milk products” to include any “milk product” as defined in 21 CFR 1240.3(j) and to exclude the raw agricultural commodity raw milk, which is not permitted in interstate commerce as…
2013 Good Year for Cattle Producers
There were a variety of reasons why 2013 was a good year for cattle producers. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Could Have Improvements for Pork Industry
Hog producers may see a better year in 2014. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…