…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…important work for the state.” Dolcini has an extensive history working with the state’s farmers and ranchers, having served as the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the second trade aid package, USDA removing…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue outlining concerns to be addressed in a final program. Additionally, NAWG met with the Office of Management of Budget (OMB) and USDA officials to discuss…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…and unfairly affect our producers. USDA is using a variety of programs to support American farmers, ranchers, and producers. Details of USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP) MFP signup at local…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Perdue recently announced that USDA would be providing an additional $100 million to 48 organizations to help mitigate some of the damage caused by the current trade environment. California’s nut…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
Based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2019 crop forecast is calling for a significant increase in tonnage from last…
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
…U.S. wine. USDA Undersecretary for Trade Ted McKinney spoke at a USMCA rally earlier this month in Lemoore, California. He said several places in Canada are legally secluding U.S. wine options away from…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA,…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…administered by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
The latest numbers show an increase to overall planted acreage for California cotton this year, according to the 2019 planted acreage report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Overall…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…