…for consumers across the country.” A new infographic highlights AMS accomplishments in 2017 in support of American farmers, ranchers and businesses. Other agricultural products inspected or certified by AMS for…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture should receive their 2017 Census of Agriculture questionnaire in the coming days, if they haven’t already,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “We ask…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…purposes help current producers stay in business and allow a new generation of farmers and ranchers get their start.” Agriculture demands working capital. According to Johansson, FSA provided credit, either…
ELD Waiver Available to Agriculture Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an ELD waiver to farmers and ranchers who haul animals, that would fall under the Electronic Logging Device mandate that went…
Congressional Ag Leaders Applaud Tax Bill Passage
…ranchers. The bill also doubles the exemptions from the estate tax up to $22 million per couple. Not all agree, however, that the bill will benefit farmers and ranchers. The…
Agri View: Interest Rates
Everett Griner talks about agriculture producers affected by the interest rates in today’s Agri View. Many farmers, large and small, have to borrow money to make a crop. Everett takes…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…Director of DPR. “A strong regulatory program gives guidance to the proficient farmers and pesticide applicators that grow the fruits and vegetables that are part of a healthy diet.” The…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
…marketing season. Florida farmers sold 3.5 million tons during the same period. It has only been five years since Florida produced twice the amount of citrus as growers in California….
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton, Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations…
Agri View: Irma Cost Continues to Mount
…to mount in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the damage to the agriculture losses suffered in Georgia and Florida, and the resiliency of the farmers. Irma Cost Continues to Mount…
Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill
…the tax legislation would result in a tax increase on farmers if the deduction was removed in the bill, as planned. National Milk Producers Federation President Jim Mulhern says the…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
…earlier this year repealing WOTUS, a move EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told the American Farm Bureau Federation at the time would bring certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…from historically underserved producers, veteran farmers or ranchers or groups serving these customers. NRCS is hosting a webinar for potential CIG applicants on Jan. 11, 2018 at 4 pm Eastern….
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
…policy could affect farm income and the ability of farmers to manage risk. Concerns remain about whether or not farmers have enough liquidity to cover farm expenses and pay loans….