Liquid Propane prices in the U.S. could be heading higher based on current supply/demand factors. A Successful Farming article says that could mean higher corn drying costs for farmers this…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). “Farmers and ranchers care deeply about the quality of our crops – nothing is more important than producing safe, nutritious food. So, we must be…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…clothing companies like Wrangler have recently prioritized regenerative agriculture practices. The website aims to allow farmers, landowners, farm advisors, and even consumers to access a wide range of information on…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. A grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be used to evaluate potential…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…provide about $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers who received a lower value for their products due to market abnormalities caused by the pandemic. The assistance is…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the crisis at the Southern border costing farmers money,…
Farmers’ Almanac Released with Modern Take
The 2022 Farmers’ Almanac is set to hit the stores this week and readers will find a modern take on the information. While still equipped with weather forecasts, calendars and…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “By assisting with the costs, this program can help organic farmers get their certification along with the benefits that come with it.” OCCSP provides cost-share…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…export bookings and enhances oversight of various charges and fees. “At a time when our farmers are still pressing to regain lost overseas markets after years of trade upheaval, the…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted several farmers’ specific internet challenges they struggled through during the pandemic. Duvall also referenced a study from Broadband Now which found that 42 million…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…Natural Resources Conservation Service. The HSP Incentives Program provides financial assistance for the implementation of ag management practices to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. HSP…
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
Despite the recent emergency curtailment orders covering the rivers of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, there is some optimism for addressing California’s water challenges moving forward. Several farmers and irrigation districts…