…has updated tools and information to help agricultural producers identify the right programs and make decisions for their operations. “Agriculture is a risky business,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “At…
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
…an attempt to broaden the damage they have caused in Montana.” NCBA says the Beef Checkoff program carries out necessary demand-building programs on behalf of the industry, adding that R-CALF…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
…service, strengthen offices and programs, and save taxpayer dollars.” As per the announcement, The Economic Research Service, currently under USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics mission area, will realign with the…
NAFTA Negotiations: Mexico Close, Canada Talks Not Close
…poultry supply management programs. The negotiations with Canada have been very difficult, with Doud adding that “We’ve got to get to a situation where we can bring Canada on board…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…He also encouraged folks who have been impacted to check with their local farm service agency regarding programs that provide resources and emergency assistance. Listen to the full interview below….
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. Signed into law by President Reagan in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States….
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…package contains three programs designed to bridge the gap in the market caused by recent tariff increases. The financial support is appreciated by the industry; however, the programs were primarily…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…breakthrough for the RCDs in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area to expand and enhance our soil health programs,” said Charles Schembre, vineyard conservation coordinator for the Napa County RCD….
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…the food system to improve the overall health and nutrition of SNAP households. FINI helps support a wide variety of small pilot projects, community programs, and large-scale initiatives. A California…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…bill conservation programs more effective. This committee has the opportunity to ensure that continues to be the case.” Both the House and Senate chambers have appointed their conferees to resolve…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…more energy efficient technologies in agricultural operations and developing programs to obtain the most benefit from the least amount of water can also play an important role in cultivating consumer…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
…more than 200 food banks that help feed people across the United States. The county food bank’s feeding partners include emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelter programs, senior programs and…
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…Dec. 7, 2018. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov or the local FSA office for information about FSA and the 2014 Farm Bill programs and programs impacted by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018….
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…However, the specifics of the plan will still be subject to a federal rulemaking process. The three-part plan will aid farmers through programs that are focused on payments, purchases, and…