…will help new and socially disadvantaged farmers affordably manage risk, making farming a much more attractive business proposition.” To help producers learn more about the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…Program; Increases the advanced payment from 30 percent to 50 percent for eligible historically underserved producers, including beginning farmers, to help purchase material or contract services; Targets assistance to veteran…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…our countries will enhance the opportunities within the agricultural sector for farmers and ranchers in both of our nations.” The agreement follows months of dialogue between CDFA and SAGARPA that…
Jeff Fowle on Speaking Up about Agriculture
…Sense Agriculture, and has more than 50,000 followers on Twitter. Hear why he says farmers need to be heard. Jeff Fowle on Speaking Up for Ag Jeff Fowle Full Interview…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…at farmers markets. Over 5,000 farmers markets now accept EBT, and SNAP redemption at farmers markets nationwide rose from $4 million in 2009 to over $21 million in 2013. In…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…make the year a memorable one. NRCS works hand-in-hand with producers through technical and financial assistance programs and services to help ensure their success. The agency was born amid the…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…aisle, the commodity exchange, international export or the local farmers’ market, California’s farmers are well-positioned to take advantage of these conditions. Among the most significant changes at CDFA is the…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Vilsack “For just $100, a farmer can cover 90 percent of production at $4 margin swings, and with affordable incremental premiums, dairy farmers can cover up to $8 margin swings,”…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
…a range of issues that impact U.S. cattlemen and women,” Butts said. “The internship is designed to work closely with the lobbying team on Capitol Hill; to assist with NCBA…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…beyond the reach of many farmers that I represent,” he said. “They just can’t afford to make those kinds of adjustments.” Because egg production is inelastic, Klippen said, farmers buy…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…Supported Agriculture (CSA) marketing. Located near Guinda in Yolo County, Full Belly Farm produces a variety of crops sold year-round directly to consumers through their CSA program, at farmers markets,…
Agri View: Small Problems
Everett Griner talks about small problem-makers for farmers in today’s Agri View. Small Problems…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
New propane irrigation engines that have hit the market over the last five years have challenged the classic diesel brands. Making the Propane Choice Easy Educating farmers on the potential…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank the farmers and ranchers who make our nation’s agricultural abundance possible. Without them, the safe, abundant and affordable food we’ll put on our…









