…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…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…board under the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983. Research and promotion programs are industry-funded, were authorized by Congress, and date back to 1966. Since then, Congress has authorized the…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…and education programs. These programs are allowing individual states to better target the needs of their respective SNAP populations so they can thrive in a work environment. While these pilots…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…children.” Farm to school programs help form healthy habits and support local economies. The local foods offered through farm to school programs help school meal programs fulfill the updated school…
WTO Looking Into Dairy and Cheese Policies
…Thing Today says dairy and cheese programs will be one of the bigger topics of conversation as negotiators ask Canada about changes to its proposed national pricing policy for dairy…
Animal Care Training Webinars Offered
…the significant efforts of dairy producers to continuously improve the care and handling of their animals.” The video topics and release dates are as follows: National Milk Educational Webinar Series…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…end to commodity support programs and federal crop insurance, saying that farm programs should only help in times of deep crop losses. The Hagstrom Report says Environmental Working Group Vice…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…the June 2016 handler marketing agreement sign-up period. Marketing orders are industry-driven programs that help fruit, vegetable, dairy and specialty crop producers and handlers establish and maintain orderly marketing conditions….
National Mango Board Members Named
…by their respective industries and appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. USDA encourages all…
Companion Bill Would Improve Access to Conservation Assistance
…for American producers who participate in voluntary conservation programs. “Farmers have a lot of work to do, and every second they’re stuck inside completing reporting requirements is time they can’t…