…and handlers of agricultural products for the costs of obtaining or maintaining organic certification under the USDA’s National Organic Program. Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
…in space, the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how this year is expected to be a strong year for cotton plantings. You’ll also get an almond update on where all…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
Pinterest The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…according to a new national Morning Consult research poll. Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the poll surveyed rural adults and farmers/farmworkers…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…result in at least $47 billion in national economic benefits every year. “Broadband and Next Generation Precision Agriculture are critical components for creating vital access to world-class resources, tools and…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…the National Chicken Council (NCC) expressed concern that such an action, as anticipated at the time, holds the significant potential for adverse impacts on the chicken industry. “NCC believes that EPA’s…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…to producers of corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, dairy, hogs, fresh sweet cherries and shelled almonds. FSA will issue payments based on the producer’s certified total production of the MFP…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
HLB Can Be Devastating HLB is the most devastating citrus disease worldwide and threatens all commercial citrus production. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service 2018 Annual Statistical Bulletin,…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…Montezuma’s Castle, and Tuzigoot nearby, are both just off the freeway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. It’s not remote, but it is fascinating nonetheless. Montezuma’s Castle National Monument We don’t know…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that California’s almond acreage continued to increase in 2018. Bearing acres, or orchards that have matured enough to produce a crop, are reported…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
After 34 years with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the past four as CEO, Kendal Frazier announced his plans for retirement this morning. Kendal’s career began as a farm…
Ag Census Looks at Data Differently
The release of the National Agriculture Statistic Service’s Census of Agriculture showed there are more women and younger farmers who are making decisions on farms nationwide. The service found this…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
…the focus of intense study due to their antioxidant, anticancer and antimutagenic properties. The summer-long campaign will also feature digital advertising, influencer partnerships and national media outreach to leverage consumer desire for…