…who are big exporters, are expected to benefit the most. In addition, farmers won’t know until harvest exactly how much assistance they’ll be eligible for. The USDA is relying on…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…current Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) programs. The cost of the package is expected to total around $12 billion spread across multiple commodities, including soybeans. While…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…program for farmers. Back in June, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy promised several members there would be a vote. Politico says House Republican leaders now don’t have any plans to…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…Economist Robert Johansson. The food purchase and distribution program will involve the purchasing of surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed through nutritional programs and food banks. Johansson explained the commodities…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…California remain opposed to the legislation. The bill would replace the current H-2A program by establishing an H-2C program, allowing 450,000 three-year visas to be issued annually for H-2C workers….
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…among 1,004 adults. Funding was provided by Elanco, Trouw Nutrition, WATT Global Media, and IRI. Click here to access a full copy of the report. Consumers will buy more chicken…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…take the place of the current H-2A visa program. It would require farmers, as well as all employers, to use the E-Verify Program to make sure that all their workers…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
…Investment Program will allow food processors to save money as well as conserve energy. The California Energy Commission will be administering the new program made possible by last year’s Assembly…
Nutritional Value of Potato Skins
…nutritional value may surprise you. So before you decide to peel those potatoes and toss the skin, consider these nutritional facts: While the potato skins offer about half the nutrition…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…you. It’s a little bit like a weight loss program. It’s painful when you’re going through, but we think there’s going to be better days ahead.” The comments came the…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
…should do less to cater to the whims of the oil industry in implementing the nation’s renewable fuel program, and more to create demand for ethanol, lowering prices at the…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…Land Easement (ALE) program provides Jim Keegan of Keegan Ranch piece of mind knowing his family’s land will stay a working ranch. “We had started to see a lot of…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…in 35 states through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. The funds can be used to finance drinking water, storm water drainage and waste disposal systems for…