…birds. You won’t find a much prettier turkey than the Narragansett. These colorful birds are raised primarily for meat production, making an especially good pick for farmers that appreciate heritage…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…dictate. MFP signup at local FSA offices will run from Monday, July 29 through Friday, December 6, 2019.For more information on the MFP, visit www.farmers.gov/mfp or producers can contact their local…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…on the MFP, visit www.farmers.gov/mfp or contact your local FSA office, which can be found at www.farmers.gov. Here are comments from USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, about the…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…damage or market damage that has been caused to each commodity because of the tariffs.” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that farmers who qualify for the program can…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…not receive a second award, including Sunkist Growers, the California Pear Advisory Board, and the National Watermelon Promotion Board. California farmers and ranchers will also be positively impacted through funding…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
(AFBF) — The federal government’s announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…Small White Turkey perfect for a smaller scale farmer with limited space. Because this heritage variety is not large enough to satisfy commercial demands, many farmers have found this to…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. In May, President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs to support…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
Two of the leading dairy cooperatives are joining forces to establish a dairy marketing agency to maximize the efficiency of both organizations. California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) and Dairy Farmers of…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…is counterproductive and contradictory for these companies to receive assistance paid for with U.S. taxpayer dollars intended to help American farmers,” the letter stated. “It is unacceptable that American taxpayers…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…earlier in the day. The H-2A update is being touted as a means to streamline the program, improving access to reliable agricultural labor and addressing excessive burdens for farmers. “We…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Agricultural Co-Op Consolidation Continues
…economy downturn, averaging four percent annually in 2016 and 2017. The report found that Co‑ops have continued to consolidate even as the number of farms and farmers has stabilized. Beginning…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…only 6% of the farmers who responded to our survey said they were using H-2A,” Johansson said. “Changes proposed by the administration may increase that proportion, but farmers also need…