…is one reason why organizations that participate in USDA cost-share export programs are calling for more funding of the U.S. program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
…smaller portion of that money is intended to expand emergency USDA programs, such as those for livestock, conserving watersheds, and repairing the department’s facilities. House and Senate leaders were hoping…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…20 31.6% California 215 212 -1.3% New Mexico 8 8 4.8% Texas 14 14 2.9% ALL COTTON 12,612 13,078 3.7% 1/ USDA-NASS 2/ National Cotton Council…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…the USDA ruling stems from the 2015 California hearing proceeding in Clovis, which was presided over by an administrative law judge. USDA believed Judge Clifton to be its employee and…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state and federal conservation partners to deliver conservation based on specific, local needs. Please visit www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov<http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/ for more information about NRCS….
USDA February WASDE Report
The latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from the Department of Agriculture shows lower estimated soybean exports for the 2017-18 crop year. USDA lowered soybean exports…
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…Northey as the USDA undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services since October of last year, wanting to reach a deal on biofuel credit prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard….
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
…other hunger-prevention organizations. And finally the USDA Foodkeeper app – which is helpful when freezing ground beef, for instance, and in three months, you’ll be reminded that it’s use-it-or-lose-it time….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…exceeding $7 billion for only the second time and pork exports easily surpassing the previous year’s volume record, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. Beef exports…
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
…act quickly in confirming other pending nominations to USDA, including the nomination of Iowa’s Bill Northey to a top USDA post. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant Biostimulants Looking for Federal Definition
…with EPA, USDA, and soon Congress,” Beaudreau said. The current definition within the industry is based on what is used in Europe. The plan is to push federal authorities in…
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
…The court’s decision followed a motion last January to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which authorized the transaction as part of its oversight responsibilities…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
…with USDA offices, file forms, and apply for USDA programs. The website, launched at a breakfast hosted by the Michigan Farm Bureau, gathers together the three agencies that comprise USDA’s…