Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Farm System Reform Act, which represents a light at the end of the tunnel for struggling farmers, and a future where farmers are at the center of a farm system…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…the outcome of the referendum, Raudabaugh expects the conversation to continue among farmers. “I think that there is going to continue to be some anxiety around this program. It will…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…Jen Psaki said the action will make it “easier for farmers to bring and win claims, stopping chicken processors from exploiting and underpaying chicken farmers, and adapting anti-retaliation protections for…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…tribes. Approved applications will be responsible for contributing financial or technical assistance funding matches. NRCS will work with eligible agricultural landowners who voluntarily enroll eligible lands into easements. The WREP…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…America along with the National Farmers Union have both expressed appreciation for the moves to improve Made in the USA guidelines. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the U.S. Cattlemen’s…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
The Senate approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act is being described as an “important step” for helping farmers and ranchers navigate carbon markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…farmers and ranchers. Introduced by Senator Susan Rubio, the bill is being sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). The legislation was recently approved by the Assembly Insurance Committee…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program,…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
…to maximize its value. The legislation is designed to assist farmers and ranchers address greenhouse gas emission levels through voluntary programs. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld the rights…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…out more at WGA.com. For decades, Peter Wren-Hilton has supported initiatives to address the impact of burgeoning threats on farmers and growers across the globe. In this episode of Voices…
New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
…increasingly adopting other mechanization equipment as well. UC Davis researchers have also produced a new set of guidelines to assist producers to use mechanization tools more efficiently. “Essentially all the…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series, farmers currently receive approximately 8% of every food marketing dollar,” Nigh said. “The farmer’s share of the retail food dollar is as low…