…Secretary Perdue. “Cotton growers were critical to this success, banding together to carry out a coordinated, multi-state program and shouldering 80 percent of the program’s cost. The coordinated effort demonstrates…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…Center, members can explore the expo or expand their minds by attending a variety of workshops or participating in educational and career success tours. This year, the theme of the…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…EQIP funds for the continuing resolution,” said NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Alan Forkey. “In the 2014 Farm Bill, EQIP was one of the programs that they actually went…
Export Exchange Next Week
…suppliers and service providers across the value chain. Hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, Export Exchange is an educational and trade forum for…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…officials to increase awareness of our programs and services while filling the needs for increased partnerships. Additionally, Alcorn State University will continue to administer the Socially Disadvantaged Policy Research Center…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…generated over $11 million to help fund essential 4-H programs across the country. “The Fall Paper Clover campaign raises approximately $140,000 annually in support of California 4-H leadership and camp…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…forward to having them as a resource for feedback and firsthand information to help us better understand the impact of USDA programs on farmers, ranchers, packagers, shippers and everyone involved…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
…had to build our interstate network. What we have today is allowing the system to deteriorate faster than it is being built. The longer it takes to get the programs…
Farm Bill Expiration Jeopardizes Multiple Programs
…farm bill expired, programs that were receiving $50 million or less in mandatory funding will not receive any baseline funding beyond that date. A total of 39 programs including bioenergy…
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
More than 1,100 scientists and economists penned a letter opposing the Trump administration proposal to realign and relocate programs within the Department of Agriculture. The group is opposed to the…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…a morning full of educational sessions. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be named, and some of the industry’s most cutting-edge individuals will be recognized at the…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…having a five-year farm bill. Food Business Network reports that with the expiration of the 2014 farm bill, 39 “orphan” programs lost both authorization and funding. These programs include certain…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…agricultural research and education programs, inform farm programs, boost rural infrastructure, determine disaster relief needs, and more. * NASS updated its procedures in how forms returned that were determined to…