…committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com….
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…The summit, held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, connects ag entrepreneurs with investment associates from venture capital funds, accelerator programs and Rural…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
The Department of Agriculture Thursday announced more help for women and Hispanic farmers in resolving access issues to USDA programs. The expanded help by the USDA Ombudsperson is focused on…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…an ever-improving version of the American farm.” In the coming year, USFRA will incorporate programs and activities, such as 360 videos, infographics, events, speaking opportunities and more, to demonstrate SMART…
Agri View: Farm Bill Politics
…too dependent on government programs. If we had no farm support programs it would put all of agriculture where it was back in the early part of the 1900’s. You…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…California Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) leadership and development programs. Each of these projects provides educational and leadership opportunities connected to the agricultural sector. The CalAgPlate program is funded with…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
…the law” and his understanding of the need for an agency to “live within the statutory programs Congress has authorized.” “Scott Pruitt will restore respect for the law and enforce…
USDA Microloans for Farmers: Participation Patterns and Effects of Outreach
…FSA’s credit programs. Other features of the Microloan program include a streamlined application process and more flexible requirements for farming experience and the reporting of production history to qualify for…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. The…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Allows for Transfer of Certain Conservation Reserve Program Land to New Farmers;Provides Priority Enrollment in Working Lands Conservation Programs Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam announced that beginning Jan. 9,…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…decision means ABC can move forward with aggressive plans to broaden its sustainability1 and production research and launch new global marketing programs. The increase is limited to three years because…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…fuel demands as the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050 and natural resources are stressed under a changing climate. In addition, AFRI programs help develop new…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…rule, EPA has not addressed the problems. The petition also asserts that the EPA has failed to finalize and deliver to state lead agencies the enforcement guidance, educational material and…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…for cost share assistance. FSA will continue to partner with states to administer the programs. For states that want to continue to directly administer the programs, applications will be due…