…make the state more attractive to farmers from outside Oklahoma. Opponents say it would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and…
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…million.” Pro Farmers’ First Thing Today says the Center is run by lobbyist Richard Berman, a longtime opponent of HSUS and other groups that believe in greater government regulation. The…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…The funding has supported enhancements in the program’s data system, outreach efforts, and provision of technical assistance and training. Learn more about the Pollution Prevention grant program: https://www.epa.gov/p2/grant-programs-pollution-prevention Learn more…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…for project proposals include the following: Innovative approaches that benefit historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers, beginning farmers and ranchers and those with limited resources; Natural resources data analytics…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…nomination materials should be sent to ATACs@fas.usda.gov. For additional information, including application instructions and forms, please visit www.fas.usda.gov/ATACs or e-mail ATACs@fas.usda.gov. USDA works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…shortage area. Loan repayment benefits are limited to payments of the principal and interest on government and commercial educational loans received for attendance at an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…session on how farmers can work with the media to tell the accurate story of agriculture. The 2017 session is titled Media Training 201: Facing Tough Issues. Register for the…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
At least six farmers have left Humane Society advisory councils in the past year, including its newly formed National Agriculture Advisory Council. After forming 11 state councils, HSUS announced a…
Agri View: Holiday Traditions
…become traditional. And it is necessary for our turkey farmers. Don’t forget two other traditions. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Happy holiday! That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner….
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…to use (the labs’) services more,” he said. “I think they’re reasonably priced with good turnaround.” With so many ongoing issues confronting agriculture, Daley acknowledged that farmers may not regularly…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…in Wilsonville, Ore, will create a wind energy system for small farmers that is efficient, affordable and easy to use. The system collects the stronger, more reliable winds found at…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
…give the government broad jurisdiction over land and water. The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which took effect Aug. 28, 2015, was proposed in April 2014 by the…
Calls for New Relief Provisions in Next Farm Bill
…in great numbers for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, which the New England Farmers Union says may be due to some skepticism among farmers about crop insurance, several farmers…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
Randy Mooney, National Milk Producers Federation Chair, said, “There’s no more important issue than getting the Margin Protection Program fixed.” He called it the right dairy program for dairy farmers,…