…special use valuation is an important tool to help farmers and ranchers navigate the difficult process of estate planning,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
…program as well as the ability of farmers in their operations to really see incentives for participating in a third-party cooperative program.” There have been some concessions made since the…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
…formatted to be easily accessible for private users such as farmers. Listen to the radio report below. Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…labor shortages and weather issues being responsible for U.S. farmers’ hardships. Potatoes Continue to Be A Point of Contention The ITC investigation is taking place amidst another strain on the…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…work with farmers, ranchers and producers to transform our nation’s food system and build new markets here and abroad; to protect and manage our nation’s forests and grasslands from catastrophic…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…maintaining funding support for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The group is urging appropriators to maintain funding levels for various conservation programs and technical assistance provisions. “As the Subcommittees…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…protect air quality, water quality, and valuable open spaces. NRCS offices remain available to assist farmers, ranchers, and private foresters enroll farmland, grasslands, and wetlands in a variety of conservation…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…a news release. “Now, more than ever, we need creative solutions from entrepreneurs to help our farmers, ranchers and rural communities thrive.” A total of 10 startup companies will be…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the signup period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). Farmers and ranchers will have at least 60 days from…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
While more innovative digital tools continue to become available for farmers and ranchers, adoption of new technologies is still a slow process. Some of the discussions at the recent Salinas…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…new Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The assistance program puts an emphasis on small and socially disadvantaged farmers that have been affected by COVID-19. The initiative is aimed at developing…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…chains, investing in technical assistance, and supporting the transition to organic, this bond equips current and future organic farmers with the tools they need to provide Californians with healthy, climate-friendly…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…providing good-paying jobs and an economic boon for the construction industry.” Other supporters of the plan include Farmers for Free Trade, the California Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Voices USA, and…