California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nearly $170 is being invested through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…agricultural producers. Now is the time to address this.” Vilsack also told conference attendees that the U.S. can lead the way with investments in climate-smart solutions that improve the profitability…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
Organic producers can seek support being offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) comprehensive Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. USDA is providing assistance for certification and educational expenses for…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
…occurred as a result of producers’ weaker perceptions regarding both current and future conditions in the production agriculture sector. Recent weakness in farmer sentiment appears to be driven by a…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…in Kern County, etcetera.” To vote in the county committee election, producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. Producers can contact their local FSA office to find out…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…irreparable harm to American agriculture as customers around the world are questioning the U.S. dairy industry’s reliability as a supplier.” The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation…
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
…make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. To be counted, producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or be postmarked by December…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…National Pork Producers Council, and American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) sent a letter in support of the hearing. The coalition noted that continued development in the area of biotechnology will…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…to assist certain producers struggling with challenges related to COVID-19 and other market fluctuations. Payments for producers enrolled in ARC-County, ARC-Individual, and PLC are being processed this month for covered…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…market opportunities for producers,” Vilsack said in a press release. “With significant investments in resources for farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners, this bill provides a host of new tools to…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
…Roger Isom explained that fees are going up across the board. Producers are going to be seeing increased costs in several areas moving forward. “Directly, they’re going to see an…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some of the assistance opportunities available for producers interested in conservation, comment procedures…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…regulations, and implement volume control, under USDA’s oversight. USDA will consider continuing the marketing order if two-thirds or more of producers voting in the referendum, or producers representing two-thirds or…