USDA’s Economic Research Service updated farm sector profit projections, which are expected to increase in 2021. ERS forecasts inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, which is gross cash income minus cash…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Updates To ensure consistency across USDA, RMA updated references to regulations, including the Agriculture Marketing Service final rule, which took effect March 22, 2021. Additionally, RMA added a new requirement for…
Taking Care of the Perfect Poinsettia You Just Picked
…Poinsettia in bright light. Your plant will last longer it it’s in bright, natural light. If possible, rotate the plant so it’s getting enough light all the way around. Poinsettias…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…providing growers and handlers the resources they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive space,” says Connelly. Steps Taken to Increase Efficiencies and Mitigate Market Disruptions In September, the CWB…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights resources available to producers to resolve a variety of disputes and financial issues,…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. If you have difficulty finding an…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service. A total of $55.2 million in funding for the program was announced back in June. Remaining funding will be…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…access services at speeds of at least 25 Mbps (download) and 3 Mbps (upload). Applicants must commit to building facilities capable of providing broadband service at speeds of 100 Mbps…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, she fought to keep ‘farmers farming’ through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs. Serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Water…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…is made possible through grant programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) as part of the Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP): the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…Service data, grocery stores began advertising lower feature prices later than usual this year. Also, the average per-pound feature price for whole frozen turkeys was $1.07 the week of Nov….
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…