…some farmers would lose their land, but they feel the government should not be guaranteeing that all farming operations survive and even flourish. The Foundation wants several programs enacted in…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…military veterans, and new and beginning farmers. “The Conservation Innovation Grant program is a highly competitive conservation grant program that helps put the very best conservation tools to work on…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…(www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde) projects that domestic fiscal year 2016 ending sugar stocks are unlikely to lead to forfeitures. Therefore, at this time, USDA does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…is readily available,” said NASS Census and Survey Division Director, Barbara Rater. “By responding, farmers ensure that decisions impacting their industry are based on facts.” Data for both surveys will…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…right after the elections in November. Politico’s Morning Agriculture report says lawmakers will be mostly focusing on funding the government. Mulhern said these three issues are policy priorities for the…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Mission participants come from across the United States and represent a range of agricultural products and commodities. They will meet with potential customers and host government representatives, forging relationships and…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…EPA released its draft ecological risk assessment as part of the re-registration process for atrazine and if its recommendations stand, farmers will basically lose the use of the herbicide Tillage…
NFU: Bayer/Monsanto Deal Bad for Farmers
News stories that Bayer has increased its bid for Monsanto and that the two companies are continuing to negotiate prompted National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson to take action. He’s…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…Sacramento River last week to discuss their work to increase the number of plankton available to the fish. Cooperative efforts by state and federal agencies, Sacramento Valley farmers and water…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts. For nearly eight years, the Obama Administration, spearheaded by USDA, has vigorously invested in the rural way…
FSA Reprograms $185 million for Loans
…have been waiting 60 days for approval. This funding is expected to help those applicants who have been waiting the longest to obtain credit or restructure loans. National Farmers Union…
Monsanto Confirms New Proposal from Bayer
…firm with a deep selection of pesticides and help farmers be better positioned to grow food for an increasing worldwide population. Bayer has faced some concern from some shareholders who…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…sentiment about the current economic climate and their future expectations both fell in August, which was a sharp contrast from July, when farmers were positive about their long-term prospects despite…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…energy, and this proposed regulation change is one more step toward sustainable economic growth for New York communities, farmers, and drivers, as well as a fair and open fuel marketplace.”…