…and will have a destructive impact on the meat sector by harming the very farmers GIPSA is entrusted to protect.” USDA in 2010 proposed several PSA provisions – collectively known…
USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards
…schools purchased more than $789 million in local food from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers. Nearly half (47 percent) of these districts plan to purchase even more…
Secretary Perdue to Testify Before Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee
…promise from the Secretary that the administration would focus on expanding foreign market access to help farmers. The plan also proposes to cut $193 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Pace of Young, Beginning and Small Farmer Loans Slowing
In 2016, the pace of new lending to Young, Beginning and Small Farmers, or YBS loans, remained relatively flat, according to a new report by the Farm Credit Administration. Regarding…
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
…trade. What about changing NAFTA? That would impact trade with Canada. But the wall. That is the main concern to farmers right now. Nobody knows how the wall would affect…
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
Members of the International Cannabis Farmers Association (ICFA) met with lawmakers and regulators in Sacramento to lobby on behalf of sun-grown cannabis farmers. Closeup shot of the green Cannabis plant….
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…on family farms, some 15 strawberry stands, several farmer’s markets, vegetable stands, places with selections of all the nuts we grow here, some unique local wineries, several unique stores –…
Adjusting NAFTA to Help Small Beef Producers
The Trump administration is gearing up to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement and the President of the National Farmers Union sent a letter urging the administration to amend…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…Jeff Moyer, executive director of Rodale Institute, said the project could provide the “opportunity to expand farmers crop rotation while helping farmers combat weed pressure, improve soil health, and sequester…
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
…help America’s pig farmers respond quickly and successfully to a major threat, such as a foreign animal disease (FAD). The plan will enhance communication and coordination of all pork chain…
NFU Urges Immediate Adoption of Farmer Fair Practices Rules
…abusive practices levied against family farmers by meatpackers and processors. Because the rules are being reviewed by the new administration, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the U.S. Department of…
Monthly Farm Economy Survey Holds Steady
A monthly survey on farmers thoughts regarding the farm economy held steady last month. The latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which is based on a monthly…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…reinforce this relationship in a balanced manner, allowing us to boost farmers’ bottom lines and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border.” From the National Association of…
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
…EPA’s toolbox – compliance assistance. Farmers and ranchers across the nation look forward to a new era of a firm, but fair enforcement.” A copy of the original letter is…