…Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling for immediate intervention. The group points out that farmers and ranchers are suffering due to practices carried out by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). “We need action…
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
…a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
Agtech innovation is continually evolving, making more advanced tools available for farmers and ranchers. Although a slow process, farmers and ranchers have been more receptive to adopting automation and mechanization…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act. Other supporters of the legislation include the National Farmers Union and the American…
Bids Being Accepted for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages
…TEFAP are not a replacement for the Farmers to Families Food Box program. That program helped deliver more than 155 million food boxes and is scheduled to come to an…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “We’re doing our part in helping America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the natural resources we all depend on, like clean air and…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…concerns of farmers and ranchers are escalating regarding the intent of the 30×30 goal, the definition of conservation, and the metrics for defining success, among other things,” AFBF President Zippy…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…can be found on the FNS website at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/state-agency-elections-temporary-cvv-benefit-increases-arp-2021. Today’s announcement is one of many actions USDA has taken to address the worsened risk of hunger resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic….
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon markets. It would create a certification program…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
…to help provide conservation assistance to farmers, ranchers and local communities. The awards will leverage nearly $4 million in matching funds to support resource technicians, program support specialists, and conservation…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…Administration, Bonnie had served as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “Under Robert’s steady hand, America’s farmers, ranchers, producers and landowners will see renewed focus on building and maintaining…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…farmers and ranchers. “CDFA has experience in putting out technical assistance grants to organizations that work directly with farmers and ranchers,” Patterson noted. “We felt like they would be a…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…you are up for it.” Listen to Wong’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers…