…trade, has concluded just four trade agreements, the most significant of which was the modernization of NAFTA.” Bode made those comments Tuesday during a roundtable discussion hosted by Farmers for…
Alternative Method to Get Honey Bees for Free
…Some people also rent their bees out for pollination. Farmers will pay a fee for you to place some of your bees on their land to help their crops. And,…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…out more at WGA.com. As Israel has long been known as an innovator in water usage, the country’s technologists have helped farmers achieve 30% more yield while using 60% less…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…million will be supporting the Supplemental DMC for dairy farmers that have increased production but have yet been able to enroll the additional production in the DMC program. The supplemental…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…online application system, lenders must submit a request to rdfoodsupplychainloans@usda.gov. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/foodsupplychainloans or see the notice published in the Dec. 9 Federal Register. USDA Rural Development encourages applications for projects that…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…standards for our agricultural exports. The ongoing supply chain and marine port challenges are restricting our farmers’ ability to reach overseas opportunities,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…the concepts are nothing new to farmers. “No farmer wakes up out of bed panicked about ‘oh boy, I’ve got to be more regenerative. I’ve got to be more sustainable.’…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…the highest since 2014. Production expenses are expected to grow by $16.3 billion during the same period, somewhat moderating income growth. Additionally, direct government payments to farmers are projected to…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…more at farmers.gov/hemp. More Information Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…founder/CEO of 3Bar Biologics, has spent the last 15 years working on technology that delivers live, viable microbes to farmers. These supercharged microbes have the ability to continuously activate based…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…agent, contact your RMA Regional Office. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…submitted by a local government, Tribal government, non-profit or cooperative. Applications for funding must be submitted through USDA Rural Development’s online application system on the ReConnect webpage. For additional information, see…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…with a wealth of diverse knowledge and innovative advocacy work on behalf of farmers and ranchers,” Almond Alliance Chairman Mike Curry said in a press release. “As the California State…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on farmers making preparations to comply with the ag burning ban, efforts…