…Mitchell, Association assistant director of events and education, explains that BLI targets young leaders in the Angus industry, aged 25-45, and gives them opportunities to see all sectors of the…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that starting July 1, 2015, dairy farmers can enroll in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016….
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
Today marks the end of a successful bipartisan effort and the beginning of better prospects for agricultural trade as President Obama signs Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into law. “With reauthorization…
Agri View: Specialty Crops
Everett Griner talks about the USDA funding Specialty Crops in today’s Agri View. Specialty Crops…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
Today, the Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $2.5 million dollar commitment to independent, third-‐party research into next-‐generation farming practices. The funding is part of an ongoing effort by…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…million to the Coyote Band of Pomo Indians of California in 2015. The remaining ECWAG funding is available nationwide, and applications are accepted at any time through USDA’s Rural Development…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research that leverages $200 million in public funding and another $200 million from the private sector to support groundbreaking agricultural research. More information about the…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…and tribal agricultural lands. “USDA has leveraged partnerships to accomplish a great deal on America’s wetlands over the past two decades, Vilsack said. “This year’s funding will help strengthen these…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities. “Small businesses…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a new report that shows the U.S. biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and American jobs. He also announced…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…how federal dollars are spent for the departments of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and related agencies during fiscal year 2016. The bill included language that would help provide relief from…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services. USDA is making the grants…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…4.0 throughout her high school career. Gaston Ruben Aganza, a senior at Mendota High School. Mr. Aganza plans to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to pursue a degree in…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for…