…be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation and management goals,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Matthew Lohr. “It is the largest conservation…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…the cattle industry. The manual and the BQA Program are both managed by the producer education team at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. The…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to…
FDA Must Step in To End Fake-Butter Proliferation
…quality of the real thing.” The American Butter Institute filed a lengthy complaint to the FDA in September calling out imitators. It also supports the National Milk Producers Federation’s citizen…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
…and handlers of agricultural products for the costs of obtaining or maintaining organic certification under the USDA’s National Organic Program. Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…of Western Agricultural Processors Association Roger Isom. “Agriculture is one of the primary targets…it’s just one more attack not only on pesticide and herbicide use but on agricultural in general….
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…Perdue also noted that both he and President Donald Trump believe that agricultural sales to China would increase almost instantly if the two sides were to come to an agreement. …
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…of meeting that goal. For premium repayment and DMC information, visit the DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…lower than what is anticipated now. The Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey that was released from the National Cotton Council back in February indicated a 14 percent increase in…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
Pinterest The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…easy,” said Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation family farmer and agricultural advocate. “Any person has the capacity to reach hundreds or thousands of people…we have the capability at our fingertips, literally,…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…according to a new national Morning Consult research poll. Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the poll surveyed rural adults and farmers/farmworkers…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
…University of California, Davis in conducting an agricultural labor survey earlier in the year which found that more than half of respondents indicated they were unable to meet their labor…