…could create significant issues in the future deployment of requirements set forth by the GSA. “We have one up north, where the city of Chico was basically writing the program…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…the issues best can find solutions that help everyone.” The resources announced today are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and include: $72.15 million is directed to state departments…
NCGA Names Doggett as CEO
…and leadership experience. Before joining NCGA, Doggett served 11 years at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he was AFBF’s lead lobbyist on several public policy issues, including ethanol, climate…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…addressing soil erosion issues, but California farmers do not have a lot of experience with reduced disturbance techniques. Mitchell noted his excitement for the project and the important questions it…
Canning or Freezing-Preserving the Harvest
…are more susceptible to bacterial issues when canned, so they require a pressure cooker and some extra steps in the process. It’s much better to freeze them for later. Common…
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…fly-in. Pork producers this week were there to talk trade, the farm bill and labor issues with lawmakers, according to the Hagstrom Report. NPPC also seeks “proper regulatory authority for…
Farm, Ethanol Groups Urge President to Restore Integrity to RFS, Allow Year-Round E15 Sales
…a more critical juncture for rural America,” the groups wrote. “Mr. President, the circumstances have changed since you first began considering these issues, and biofuel producers and farmers are suffering….
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…many employees to leave USDA and cause a loss of expertise, along with making it difficult for USDA researchers to work with other federal agencies on issues such as infectious…
National Farmers Union DC Fly-in This Week
National Farmers Union members head to Capitol Hill this week at a critical time for agriculture issues. NFU is hosting 350 farmers as part of a fly-in event. The farmers…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…recovery for individuals and families dealing with substance misuse and mental health issues. It also provides community education and community support. Hazlett announced that USDA is making investments today in…
Gap Remains in Farm Bill Talks Over SNAP
…The House is actually scheduled to be out of Washington during the entire week of September 17th, which means less time for handling some of the other big issues like…
Agri View: River Barge Traffic
…as trade issues linger. It seems these barges that are tied up instead of moving farm goods. That’s not good. Many of those barges are loaded with soybeans and other…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
…issues that concern us without passing laws, everybody wins,” Woelfel said. “We appreciate Assembly Member Eggman for encouraging the resolution this agreement represents.” Earlier this year, Assembly Member Susan Talamantes…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…on opioid issues affecting rural communities. The grants HHS is offering through the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance (ROTA) program must be used to develop and implement robust collaborations with the…