…of the changes added to the ACEP final rule include revised definitions for beginning farmers and ranchers and eligible land. Clarifications were also made to farm or ranch succession plans….
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…several notable practices that had a significant impact. Composting, cover cropping, installation of pollinator hedgerows, and implementing no-till approaches have been critical in address climate concerns. Farmers and ranchers have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…farmers and ranchers about industry-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and enhance biodiversity. The resulting report will be made available for a 30-day Public Comment period and…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…will help connect farmers, academia, and government agencies. The MOU will provide a foundation for further innovation to address methane emissions in the agricultural industry. Listen to the radio report…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Farmers, ranchers, and other allied-business professions in the middle of their agricultural careers are encouraged to apply. The first phase of the two-phase application process will be due by Monday,…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
…cost of approved restoration activities. As much as 90 percent of cost-share assistance is available for limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and beginning farmers and ranchers. Producers will most often need…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be assisting thousands of farmers and ranchers by providing some debt relief. USDA announced it is temporarily suspending past-due debt collections and foreclosures…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…rise to a greater appreciation for American farmers. While the majority of supply chain issues have since been straightened out, the pandemic shed some light on the work involved in…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…may have a gold standard reputation for agriculture statistics globally, U.S. farmers’ confidence in their reports has unfortunately declined,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “We hope the…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. The proposal to move some regulatory authority for animal biotech to the U.S. Department of Agriculture is receiving significant support. Subscribe to…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and American Feed Industry Association were among the many organizations eager to…
Assistance Available Through Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is offering support to beginning veteran farmers. The FVC serves nearly 25,000 veterans turned farmers and is offering assistance through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) has been updated to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. CFAP changes include an expansion of eligibility as well as updated payment levels….