…future generations. He rejected the notion that agriculture and environmental protection must be at odds, saying responsible farming and conservation can coexist. He also expressed concern that regulations originally intended…
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…we can to get rid of these things.” USDA, NRCS and APHIS Partner on Eradication Effort The new initiative is a joint effort between the USDA’s: Natural Resources Conservation Service…
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed the department’s newly announced Feral Swine Eradication Program, which will provide grant funding to help landowners and partners reduce wild hog populations…
Tom McClintock Talks California Water, Farming, and Freedom
…the reintroduction of wolves into California. He argued that unmanaged predator populations threaten livestock, wildlife, and public safety while advocating for regulated hunting as an important conservation tool that helps…
California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
…recovered species can be managed more effectively while balancing conservation with agriculture. California Needs Better Communication Throughout the interview, Roberti repeatedly emphasized that agriculture must do a better job telling…
Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington
…the importance of passing an updated farm bill that provides certainty for producers, strengthens conservation and commodity programs and supports rural communities across the country. Hear more about the latest…
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
…to play a role in ongoing discussions surrounding wildlife management, livestock protection and future conservation policies. Hear more about the latest California gray wolf research and what it could mean…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…additional predators could have on livestock, wildlife populations, and rural communities. While he acknowledged that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is attempting to balance conservation with rancher concerns,…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…emphasis on soil conservation, crop rotation, and diversified production provided farmers with sustainable methods that restored farmland while reducing dependence on a single crop. Carver’s work became a foundation for…
USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot
…Production and Conservation, described the transition as a major step forward for producers who complete annual acreage reports through USDA’s Farm Service Agency. According to Fordyce, the updated system is…
USDA’s SPUR Program Aims to Strengthen Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors
…Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, said the initiative addresses a long-standing challenge for the livestock industry: ensuring smaller processing facilities have the resources they need to remain…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area: Farm Service Agency (FSA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Risk Management Agency (RMA) According to Fordyce, the legislation includes improvements to crop insurance,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce outlined several federal initiatives supporting farmers and ranchers. Newton said agriculture has gone more than four decades without meaningful updates…
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
…in specialty crop programs and updates to conservation initiatives that many producers rely on. Senate Farm Bill Draft Includes Key Policy Updates According to Glenn, the legislation would provide specialty…






















