…feedback on last year’s program to make this one even stronger and more effective for farmers. Our farmers work hard, are the most productive in the world, and we aim…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…damage or market damage that has been caused to each commodity because of the tariffs.” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that farmers who qualify for the program can…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…awards to national agencies representing several different commodities. The U.S. Dairy Export Council is receiving an additional $2.5 million in the latest round of ATP payments, with dairy and dairy…
Another Strong Year for Plant-Based Food
…outlets to include non-dairy milk alternatives in the traditional dairy sections of stores. The retail sales of plant-based meat alternatives also showed substantial growth, with sales up nearly ten percent…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…improved and more affordable H-2A guest-worker program. Currently, farmers with year-round worker needs, such as dairy and livestock, are unable to use the program and that’s not right. An adequate…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…Small White Turkey perfect for a smaller scale farmer with limited space. Because this heritage variety is not large enough to satisfy commercial demands, many farmers have found this to…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. In May, President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs to support…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
Two of the leading dairy cooperatives are joining forces to establish a dairy marketing agency to maximize the efficiency of both organizations. California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) and Dairy Farmers of…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…is counterproductive and contradictory for these companies to receive assistance paid for with U.S. taxpayer dollars intended to help American farmers,” the letter stated. “It is unacceptable that American taxpayers…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…earlier in the day. The H-2A update is being touted as a means to streamline the program, improving access to reliable agricultural labor and addressing excessive burdens for farmers. “We…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Agricultural Co-Op Consolidation Continues
…economy downturn, averaging four percent annually in 2016 and 2017. The report found that Co‑ops have continued to consolidate even as the number of farms and farmers has stabilized. Beginning…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…only 6% of the farmers who responded to our survey said they were using H-2A,” Johansson said. “Changes proposed by the administration may increase that proportion, but farmers also need…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
…and welcome news. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have had to live with real regulatory confusion. Some hear they must follow the pre-2015 rule. Others have to follow the…