…boost biosecurity measures as follow-up programs are launched on 220 hog operations in the province. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is also conducting its own investigation to determine the movements…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
…and Health Week. President Barack Obama designated farm safety week to reaffirm support for programs and practices that promote health and safety on America’s farms. “We’re glad to see the…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
Initiatives by the U.S. Department of Agriculture seek to combat the rural opioid epidemic. Announced Monday, two programs by USDA were formed to strengthen outreach and education resources at the…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…As a result of the CalAgPlate program more than $475,000 has been dedicated to supporting youth educational activities since the program’s inception.” Funding is available on a competitive basis for…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
…use in State climate change programs and other initiatives that support the State’s long-term environmental goals. Vision As the State works toward its 2030 and 2050 climate change goals, its…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…state lawmakers are hoping the safety net programs in the 2014 farm bill can help carry producers through low prices, soaring production domestically and abroad, and weak global demand. Politico’s…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…Report/View the Full Report Data from AEM’s Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through our proprietary statistical reporting programs. The analysis…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…and ranchers. The Office is working with several states and organizations to create programs to help veterans transition to farming, ranching, and other agricultural jobs. While no federal programs exist…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…in the future. To learn more, go to agfoundation.org/on-the-farm. From: Beef Checkoff Beef Checkoff Updates Educational Resources The beef checkoff has launched an updated beef resources web page dedicated to…
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
…U.S. organic production in the coming years, making the data even more important for policy and programs. These results will assist with the development of appropriate risk management programs designed…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
Plans are in high gear for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board of California gives us an update on the conference’s educational sessions. The Almond conference will take place…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs including food safety, combating…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…price support” programs. Pursuant to the market price support programs, China announces on an annual basis the minimum prices at which the government will purchase Indica rice, Japonica rice, wheat,…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…for U.S. Department of Agriculture farm loan programs, and resources to help provide a remedy for low commodity prices all be included in the upcoming Congressional spending package in fiscal…