…Technical Assistance Program Grant to help expand the program through 2021. The overall goal of the program is the widespread adoption of environmentally sound farming practices, through supporting underserved groups…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…H-2A temporary agricultural program. These two actions will ease regulatory burdens on our farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to follow the law and hire farm workers through…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…in years past, and it will be the third year that CDFA and GO-Biz will jointly administer the program. The STEP program has awarded approximately $157 million in grant funding…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-19-19
…machine placed at a university, national fruit and veggie month and details of the WHIP plus program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…sustainable farming techniques. “Anyone that would be interested in maybe starting a sustainability program in their operation. Maybe someone who has a sustainability program like this that wants to make…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…that the same talents that made Woodall a success in the nation’s capital will translate to Woodall’s responsibility to lead NCBA’s work as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program….
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…are not available and to control varroa mites. And it is more difficult to find places for honey bee colonies that provide the diverse nutrition they need,” said DeGrandi-Hoffman. “Pollination…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…evaluation and recently received the endorsement of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, highlighting the strong science-based approach used in designing the program. “The U.S. industry has long been a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…industry. With this rule, FSIS will finally begin full implementation of that program in swine establishments.” Background: The final rule has new requirements for microbial testing that apply to all…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
Cathy Isom has a little change for you in today’s program. She lets you know some ways to kill poison ivy naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-13-19
…update on California’s wildfire season and a proposed guestworker program from a Florida congressman. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…would directly address issues related to the Mandatory Price reporting program, Packers & Stockyards Act violations and definitions, and the cattle futures contracts. USCA looks forward to working with both…