…have gained in Japan under TPP. The agreement immediately eliminates all tariffs on U.S. exports of sweet corn, almonds, broccoli and prunes, among other things. Other tariffs on products such…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…will be continued the next morning with a morning full of educational sessions. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be named at a special reception Wednesday, Feb….
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…that’s kind of what we’ve seen here,” Perdue noted. “It’s very difficult when in economy of scale with the capital needs and all the environmental regulations and everything else today,…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…ways that you can utilize pistachios in recipes; everything from savory, to sweet items. So, it’s a really nice mix of items that they offer up to the participants here,”…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA-Oct. 4, 2019) — The National Corn Growers Association welcomed an announcement from President Trump directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the letter of…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
WASHINGTON, (USDA-October 4, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J….
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…that depends on a wider number of environmental factors including temperature, elevation and rainfall as well as the current known locations of the species. MAXENT has proven to be much…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…financially during the growing season.” This investment is made through the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (known as the Interregional Research Project, IR-4). The IR-4 program enables crop protection technology…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…the agency continues to distribute funding support to farmers and ranchers under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). The final language of the resolution also requires Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…a solution to two major environmental problems: the disposal of paper waste and revegetating damaged training grounds. Under federal regulations, U.S. Army classified papers must be pulverized to a fine…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
Videos, infographics, farmer testimonials, FAQs highlight chicken’s environmental journey WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCC-Oct. 2, 2019) — With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
…pickling, no fermenting. Potatoes and onions stored for the winter Potatoes for example. They are easy to grow and store fresh for months. To store them properly, they should be…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…to working with the Legislature in our shared fight against the weakening of California’s environmental and worker protections,” Newsom wrote in a veto letter. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
