…was originally enacted. Signed on March 8, 2 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to implement the law as soon as possible. “The law will ensure farmers, consumers, and…
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
…coverage for dairy producers.” Eligible producers can enroll during the sign-up period at their local USDA service center. To locate your office, visit farmers.gov. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…other local farmers and ranchers that have worked with the program in the establishment of easements on farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
…farmers and agriculture professionals a seat at the table when discussing state priorities and issues, Eggman said. She added that joining public health campaigns and projects that brand California’s fresh…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…Secretary of California Natural Resource Agencies. Overall, the take away from the conference was hope and optimism that farmers were going to have a seat at the table when it…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…to prevent the spread of ASF. USDA tracks animal disease outbreaks around the world and remains on high alert to protect our farmers, our consumers and our natural resources from…
CVP Water Allocations Increased to More Than Half
…Water District issued a press release illustrating frustration with the updated water allocations. “For years, we have been told that the farmers served by south-of-Delta ag service contractors received water…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…Bureau represents more than 1,500 family farmers and is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the viability of Tulare County agriculture on behalf of its membership. Source: Tulare County Farm Bureau…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…Benefits Report is the first offering from the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Roadmap to an Organic California project. The report presents data suggesting that organic agriculture is more complex…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…Nation (WIIN) Act. “The RAILWAY Act builds on the success of the WIIN Act by continuing to increase California’s drought resiliency and helping ensure our communities, families and farmers have…
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
As farmers, ranchers and rural communities grapple with a devastatingly weak farm economy, nearly 200 organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and several state Farm Bureaus, are urging congressional…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…diligent in spending it more carefully than we would our own when it comes to delivering our programs. At the same time, we will maintain a safety net for farmers,…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
General Mills recently made the announcement that the company will be continuing to invest in regenerative agricultural practices. The company will be partnering with multiple organic and conventional farmers, as…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…the administration continue its efforts to resolve that trade dispute and restore improved trade flow between the U.S. and China.” The issues that farmers are facing as a result of…