…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…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
Progress continues to be made on establishing a Chinese trade deal, as negotiators from the U.S. and China continue their discussions. American farmers and ranchers have had concerns surrounding the…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…in the near future. At the request of California Department of Agriculture (CDFA), the DATOC established an improved sampling method to be integrated into CDFA’s “Action Plan for Asian Citrus…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…Bayer’s product Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in American agriculture. The company is currently involved in numerous lawsuits related to Roundup users who allege it caused their…
‘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…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…relevant to growers in that region. Future installments of the educational seminar series are scheduled for Oxnard, Fresno, Tulare and Yuba City. More information about the upcoming events is available…
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
…couple of years. Those directly involved in agriculture are in the best position to highlight the work that farmers continue to do to be good stewards of the land. “The…
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
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…dairy farmers to reduce their net income risk due to volatility in milk or feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Higher…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…exist in rural America. The Report identified Achieving e-Connectivity in Rural America as a cornerstone recommendation. The Administration has been executing this priority call to action through the American Broadband Initiative…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…the National Chicken Council (NCC) expressed concern that such an action, as anticipated at the time, holds the significant potential for adverse impacts on the chicken industry. “NCC believes that EPA’s…