…If the shutdown continues, this percentage would decrease, and activities would be reduced as available funding decreases. USDA activities that would continue in the short-term include: Meat, poultry, and processed…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…area, which encompass the USDA’s domestic-facing agencies: FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency. The Department also launched the FPAC Business Center in 2018, which will eliminate redundant…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
Being proactive with consumer engagement about sustainable ag practices can be one of the most effective ways to garner trust in the market. Over the past few years there has…
Christmas Tree Disposal After the Holidays
…pond makes for a great fish habitat and feeding ground. It’s also a good idea to check with your local waste management company to see what services are provided for…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, known as the 2018 Farm Bill, has now been made official after being signed by President Donald Trump today. It was a long and…
Almond Update: Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…of environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, achieve zero waste by putting everything produced in the orchard to optimal use, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. Almond Board of California’s…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…the national food loss and waste reduction goal, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/call-action-stakeholders-united-states-food-loss-waste-2030-reduction For more information on the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/united-states-food-loss-and-waste-2030-champions Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…all sizes to access Tier 1 premium rates. Other dairy policy reforms include expanded access to other additional risk management tools. Dairy farmers will also be able to participate in…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling fleabane and marestail can be a difficult task and typically requires two separate applications for the most effective management. The…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…Agriculture (USDA) program was significantly updated in February by the Bipartisan Act of 2018, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said those changes attracted more producers to enroll in the safety…
Measuring Costs and Benefits of Different Farming Systems
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…welcome. We are confident companies and cooperatives that apply for these grants and loans will find an overwhelming demand for broadband connectivity. “When Congress wrote the 1996 Telecommunications Act, it…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…an important role in the overall economy. Keeping the industry moving forward with sustainable agricultural practices also has an impact on consumer attitudes, on top of benefitting the environment. “It…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…trade programs to bolster exports. While I feel there were missed opportunities in forest management and in improving work requirements for certain SNAP recipients, this bill does include several helpful…