…must have experience in providing agricultural education or other agricultural-related services for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2018. See the request…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…producers as they plan and adopt conservation practices that will restore sage-grouse and other wildlife habitat, improve agricultural water quality, conserve private ranchlands and upgrade agricultural infrastructure. The RCPP prioritizes…
Celebrating National Spinach Day
…National Spinach Day. Cream Spinach Not only are there so many delicious ways that you can enjoy spinach, but it is also incredibly good for you! Spinach is one of…
Omnibus Bill Includes Several Ag Provisions
…budget for wildfire suppression, extension of current law of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, and legislation relating to dairy product labeling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Spending Bill Includes Victory for Milk Labeling Standards
…names such as “cheese” and “yogurt” that are defined in the Code of Federal Regulations and cited in the congressional bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Retaliations to Harm U.S. Ag
…two value market for U.S. pork. China is considering a 25 percent tariff on U.S. pork, along with recycled aluminum goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade Issues Pose Farm Bill Challenges
…the farm bill, farmers testified about the need for continued strong export opportunities as well as business certainty from regulatory reform. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Groups Suing USDA over Livestock Rule
…the plaintiffs are the Center for Food Safety, Center for Environmental Health, Cultivate Oregon, and the International Center for Technology Assessment. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Wants Input on Statistics Gathering Programs
The Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Through the 2018 USDA Data Users’ meeting, USDA will seek comments and input on recent and pending…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue expressed his appreciation for the work of Congress to find a bipartisan fix for the way the U.S. Forest Service is funded for fighting…
Broadband Investment and Section 199A Tax Code Fix in Omnibus Applauded by Perdue
…are in rural areas. E-connectivity plays a critical role in establishing quality of life, access to healthcare, effective schools, and other vital services that foster long-term rural prosperity. The Omnibus…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…Service to adjust its cap when its fire-suppression budget goes above the 10-year average; a pilot program to allocate $625 million for broadband service in underserved and unserved areas; and…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers Nat DiBuduo was honored as the Distinguished California Agriculturalist of the year at the Outlook 2018 Agribusiness Conference in Visalia on March 22….
Online Grocery Sales on Track to Being $100 Billion Industry
…Walmart recently announced an expansion of its grocery-delivery service to 100 metro areas. Kroger and Albertsons have also partnered with the online grocery delivery service Instacart to compete, with Kroger…