…farmers. “Unfortunately, the proposed rule will return us to the ambiguity of past regulation as well as the federal overreach that ignored the role and expertise of state partners,” National…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…ruling ignored ESA goals and threatened recovery efforts for other animals. “Farmers and ranchers share the goal of a healthy and thriving ecosystem,” Duvall continued. “Management of the fully recovered…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…and that the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda is working for American farmers and producers,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This is a major boost for the…
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
The technology that could be key in helping dairy farmers and the environment at the same time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When dairy farmers need to…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…dairy farmers have faced unprecedented uncertainty, from the ongoing pandemic to protracted natural disasters. As producers continue to manage these interconnected challenges, FSA has tools at the ready to provide…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. The pilots will provide technical and financial assistance for farmers engaged in climate-smart agricultural practice. Pilots will also…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…practices that are undermining U.S. export competitiveness, and having a direct effect on our farmers, food supply, and communities.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…Farmers will need to provide 48-hour notification when an application of a material that may impact honeybees will be sprayed within a one-mile radius of beehives. “[BeeWhere] is a downloadable…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…to continue to expand that list so that it’s a more commonly accepted term and it’s a better understanding around ways farmers can improve plant health and all the benefits…
VofV: Lemons and Oranges and Limes, Oh My!
…out more at WGA.com. How do you bridge the gap between government, consumers and farmers? Casey Creamer, a cotton expert who has now jumped to advocate on behalf of citrus…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…20, 2022 Manager’s Bulletin, the frequently asked questions or farmers.gov/coronavirus. Additional Pandemic Assistance These flexibilities are part of USDA’s broader response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, RMA recently provided $59.5 million in…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…of the mandate, which gives farmers, ranchers and agriculture suppliers no time to prepare,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmworkers and truck drivers provide critical skills…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators….
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…of up to three years. AMS is encouraging applications for projects that serve smaller farming operations, disadvantaged or underserved producers, beginning farmers and ranchers, and veteran producers. State departments of…