…furthering the safety of farmworkers.” The rule’s rapidly approaching implementation also poses “a serious problem for administration of the rule’s requirements” by state departments of agriculture as well as farmers…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…years. The results show farmers will have an incentive to consolidate, streamline their operations, and respond to consumer desires. Senior Analyst Sterling Liddel says, “We’re expecting changes across the agriculture…
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of 371. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…the National Pork Producers Council and state chapters of the American Farm Bureau are vehemently opposed to the proposed rule changes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…government purchasing by making the process more efficient. Conaway says, “The federal government needs more people with that kind of expertise.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
…affected American dairy farms.” The results of the 2016 ARMS will help USDA and other policymakers analyze the impacts of the new Dairy Margin Protection Program, introduced in the Agricultural…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…USDA programs, such as disaster protection and loans for farms, facilities and marketing. Producers can also access information on non-federal agricultural resources, and get referrals to local experts, including organic…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…enhance and build the health of the soil to sustain it –and us—for generations to come.” Both CDFA and NRCS have healthy soil initiatives available to interested farmers. NRCS programs…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…organizations, state and local governments, private industry, water districts, universities and many others, will have invested at least $2.4 billion through RCPP, which was created by the 2014 Farm Bill….
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…farm. Threats of arrest and imprisonment are still in place to prevent the movement of poultry and eggs around the U.K. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Public Comment Period on GIPSA is Open
…a system that the Obama Administration and some farm groups say has given meat companies the power to keep farmers in debt and destroy the livelihood of those who speak…
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…money at $3.4 billion. Roughly 115,000 American farms sell their products direct to consumers, through on-farm stores or farmers’ markets. That segment of producers took in $3 billion in sales….