Bison producers rely on several USDA agencies and programs to promote their industry and its products. Rod Bain reports. A Partnership to Benefit the Bison Industry…
More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms
…Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives details of some things USDA is doing to give more help to small and mid-sized farmers. More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms…
Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
USDA is expanding efforts to support small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. Susan Carter reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers…
Drought Still a Concern for Beef Industry
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber comments on continued beef industry concerns about drought and its long term effects. Drought Still a Concern for Beef Industry…
USDA Sticks with its Previous Forecast for Ukraine Grain Shipments
On the Ukraine situation, there still is little evidence that grain shipments from Ukraine are being affected by developments there. Gary Crawford has the report. USDA Sticks with its Previous…
USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops
Gary Crawford reports the U.S. agricultural export situation continues to improve. USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops…
Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry
…says that not only do they expect higher prices for pork, but the meat is leading other proteins when it comes to food service growth over the last two years….
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…Merlot average price was down 6 percent from 2012 at $753.69 per ton. The entire Grape Crush Report is available online at www.nass.usda.gov/ca. 2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…addition, USDA field staff will be boosting their outreach efforts to small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. More information about tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers will…
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
Carl Zulauf Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University agricultural economist, says whether farmers choose the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this…
The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk Management Programs
The two new Farm Bill risk management programs are complex, but their concepts are fairly basic. Gary Crawford has the story. The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk…
A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation
A new Farm Bill program makes it easier for regional entities to develop conservation plans and projects to address specific needs. A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation…
NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Some Farm Bill conservation programs are already accepting enrollment, with implementation later this year. Here is Rod Bain has the story. NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs…