The proposal of the Green New Deal has once again put the animal agriculture industry back into the spotlight in relation to its environmental impact. The proposed legislation looks to…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…of rest. Controlling vine mealybug and nematode populations is essential to protecting overall vine health. Vigilant monitoring and cultural practices paired with crop protection products can limit the impact of…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
…weekend. “I am pleased to report that the U.S. has made substantial progress in our trade talks with China on important structural issues including intellectual property protection, technology transfer, agriculture,…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
…Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre. The changes to the Enterprise Unit option allows farmers who have cropland in two different counties in the same state to group their acreage…
How to Breed Your Homegrown Orchids
…the nutrients and water that your plant needs. In the spring time, separate these from the mother plant, when the bulbs are active and environmental conditions are just right. First,…
AgSafe Annual Conference Coming Up Next Week
…Environmental Protection Agency. “I think it’s critical that we hear from someone who not only understands ag but understands a very critical set of issues affecting our industry around environmental…
CA FSA’s Saw Large Turnout of MFP Applications
United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) representatives were at the 2019 World Ag Expo taking applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). They only received a handful…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced new plans as to how the agency will address public notifications regarding product recalls moving forward. The FDA issued final guidance…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…account can register for an account at www.eauth.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Forest Service. The toolkit highlights examples of how e-Connectivity resources are being used to increase access…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…irrigate crops in regions served by the rivers. In its lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Farm Bureau said the flows plan would have “far-reaching environmental impacts to the…
