…the pinch of high inflation along with other factors keeping prices high,” said AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan. “Don’t assume farmers come out as winners from higher prices at the…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…up the conservation assistance for farmers, ranchers, private forest owners and tribes with a focus on working lands in key geographies across the country. The funding will help deliver a…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…response to the U.S. Section 232 national security measures on steel and aluminum. “The importance of this really can’t be overstated,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…were made in response to the escalating competition for water. The guide, aimed at farmers, emphasizes the efficiency of drip and microsprinkler systems while emphasizing the need for careful management…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…doing with similar programs. “Let’s get it out on the landscape again in this farm bill and really open up new tools. For our farmers who are dealing with severe…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…“Though not directly in our committee’s jurisdiction, we have a responsibility to be a voice in Congress on the issues and policies impacting farmers and ranchers,” the two noted in…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…for underserved producers funding. The projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The funding comes from the Increasing Land, Capital,…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…develop and evaluate superior selections to grow in citrus-producing regions. Farmers from around the nation were recently in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…announcement is a positive step forward in removing tariffs and opening trade,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade. “We are particularly pleased to see that recent…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…to farmers.gov of several features that can help expedite acreage reporting, such as the ability to view, print and label maps. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says, “Filing an accurate and timely crop…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…allow us to bank more water underground in the Sacramento region to help communities, farmers and wildlife, including sandhill cranes and salmon that depend upon the Cosumnes River,” said California…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…EATS Act as a tool to give impacted farmers and ranchers relief from state standards that create new costs and regulatory burden.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…consider serving the farmers, ranchers and producers in your community on your local FSA county committee, and I thank you in advance for your public service.” Nominations are open for…