…on March 8 and 9. The conference will feature interactive presentations, along with networking opportunities and a chance to learn from leading experts, NCAT staff and farmers and ranchers from…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…The ACEP final rule also incorporates public feedback that was provided on the interim rule released in January 2020. ACEP provides financial and technical assistance to help keep agricultural lands…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…several notable practices that had a significant impact. Composting, cover cropping, installation of pollinator hedgerows, and implementing no-till approaches have been critical in address climate concerns. Farmers and ranchers have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…farmers and ranchers about industry-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and enhance biodiversity. The resulting report will be made available for a 30-day Public Comment period and…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…will help connect farmers, academia, and government agencies. The MOU will provide a foundation for further innovation to address methane emissions in the agricultural industry. Listen to the radio report…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Farmers, ranchers, and other allied-business professions in the middle of their agricultural careers are encouraged to apply. The first phase of the two-phase application process will be due by Monday,…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
…to Monday, March 1. The application window had previously been scheduled to close on January 28. A total of 41 California counties are eligible for the program that assists farmers address damages…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be assisting thousands of farmers and ranchers by providing some debt relief. USDA announced it is temporarily suspending past-due debt collections and foreclosures…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…rise to a greater appreciation for American farmers. While the majority of supply chain issues have since been straightened out, the pandemic shed some light on the work involved in…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…may have a gold standard reputation for agriculture statistics globally, U.S. farmers’ confidence in their reports has unfortunately declined,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “We hope the…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. The proposal to move some regulatory authority for animal biotech to the U.S. Department of Agriculture is receiving significant support. Subscribe to…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and American Feed Industry Association were among the many organizations eager to…
Assistance Available Through Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is offering support to beginning veteran farmers. The FVC serves nearly 25,000 veterans turned farmers and is offering assistance through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund…