The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is wrapping up data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture. To stay on track for data release in February 2019,…
NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window
…the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday it is extending the June 1 sign-up deadline to Friday, June 8. NMPF, along with key…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-04-18
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Farm and Biofuel Coalition Demands that EPA Account for Lost Volumes
Coalition Petitions EPA to Revise the Way It Calculates Annual Renewable Fuel Obligations; EPA Is Failing to Comply with Statutory Mandate A coalition of biofuel and agriculture groups petitioned the…
Peterson: New Farm Bill Must Protect Against Trade Retaliation
…“will not allow American agriculture to bear the brunt of retaliatory tactics.” However, in an email to the Hagstrom Report, Peterson says, “That the administration has decided to move forward…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…on agriculture or energy to power its economy. It’s the first time since 2015 that the index readings have been above growth-neutral in four consecutive months. The growth index rose…
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
…the farm is a recent thing, think again. Everett lets us know some of the long history of technology in agriculture. Technology. Today the word technology rings throughout the world…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now be allowed to continue its pest prevention programs. California’s Third District Court of Appeal has granted a stay of a…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-01-18
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Whole Foods Delays Mandatory GMO Labeling
…concern related to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The letter sent to suppliers noted that “as the USDA finalizes the federal regulation in the coming…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…markets for U.S. grain and related products. “Based on information we have heard from our customers and past experience, we have every reason to believe U.S. agriculture, including the products…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-31-18
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