…the Organic Trade Association (OTA), hailed the move as a major win for producers and consumers advocating for stronger animal welfare standards. The rule addresses concerns about inconsistent enforcement, particularly…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…who has voted for appropriations bills. He’s been a supportive member of Congress for agriculture,” Lane said. “He is a real win for cattle producers.” Ethan Lane Vice President of…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…strategy is overly complex and would burden U.S. agricultural producers with new, costly regulations. The heart of the controversy lies in the EPA’s call for mitigation measures, assigning “efficacy points”…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…at least 60 percent on payroll expenses. Agricultural producers in California were the largest recipients of PPP loans at $1.1 billion, followed by Washington at $285 million. California leads the…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…foreign ag export market development is timely and crucial. Dairy Industry Applauds USDA’s Investment The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised the USDA’s commitment…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…Reserve Program better for our nation’s natural resources and for our agricultural producers and landowners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These producers and landowners voluntarily place…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-19-23
…the tomato suspension agreement and how pork producers in other states feel about complying with Prop.12. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…Ours. The USDA has issued over $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The agency says the program is a critical piece…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…to meet the future needs and desires of both producers and consumers,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The bill, H.R. 5973, proposes…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…opportunity to help farmers with new markets. “I would at least say the USDA’s role here is to facilitate the markets for as many income streams for producers as we…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…or removed milk without compensation as a result of weather events. Producers will need to submit an application along with a milk marketing statement for the milk that was removed…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…2022, a decrease of seven percent from the year prior. Grapes, citrus, milk, almonds, and pistachios were once again the top five overall commodities. Combined, the five represent 66 percent…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…quarantine. Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…