…will help essential processing and supply chain infrastructure that will ultimately deliver more opportunities and fairer prices for farmers, they will give people greater access to healthier foods, and they…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…standards for our agricultural exports. The ongoing supply chain and marine port challenges are restricting our farmers’ ability to reach overseas opportunities,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…the concepts are nothing new to farmers. “No farmer wakes up out of bed panicked about ‘oh boy, I’ve got to be more regenerative. I’ve got to be more sustainable.’…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…the highest since 2014. Production expenses are expected to grow by $16.3 billion during the same period, somewhat moderating income growth. Additionally, direct government payments to farmers are projected to…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Assistance Program coverage, offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…founder/CEO of 3Bar Biologics, has spent the last 15 years working on technology that delivers live, viable microbes to farmers. These supercharged microbes have the ability to continuously activate based…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…RMA recently made improvements to WFRP as part of a broader set of new policies and expanded policies to assist specialty crop and organic producers. More Information Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…labeling, and food safety requirements needed to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Grant assistance can also assist…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…two of the latest of many historic infrastructure investments the Biden-Harris Administration is making. Expanding broadband availability in rural areas will help create jobs, help farmers use precision agriculture technologies,…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, she fought to keep ‘farmers farming’ through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs. Serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Water…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on farmers making preparations to comply with the ag burning ban, efforts…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…economy is our creativity and resilience. Whether it’s a farmers market in Lansing or a food business in Kalamazoo, local and regional food systems expand economic opportunities for farmers and…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…returning to an “overly complicated” interim water rule. Duvall says, “Overreaching regulations create major permit backlogs for the federal government and result in long delays for farmers and ranchers working…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an in-depth conversation about the logistical challenges farmers and ranchers are facing, along…