…National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…dairy operations – over half of all dairy farms in America – have enrolled in the new safety-net program created by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Margin Protection…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…patchwork regulation that only raises the price of food while doing nothing for food safety; • Tax rules that will encourage economic growth and multi-generational farming and; • Policies to…
A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers
A nutrient management plan is an essential operational tool for ag producers. Rod Bain talks with an Extension expert in this report. A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers…
What to Transfer In Farm Succession Plan
John Baker of Iowa State University Extension explains some of the items involved in transfer in a farm ownership succession plan. What to Transfer In Farm Succession Plan…
Developing a Family Farm Succession Plan
Creating a succession plan for family farm operations is different than for most other businesses. Rob Bain reports. Developing a Family Farm Succession Plan…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety, offering farmers protection…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the advisory members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack. “I am firmly…
Western View: Packed in China?
…in food safety, many consumers believe this is a dangerous move and want the government to shut that door. Food safety advocate Bettina Seigal is an attorney and journalist whose…
Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation
…capital investments, cattle producers need certainty in order to properly plan for their business.” Unfortunately, the retroactive extension means producers will be operating under an expired tax code in 2015,…
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
…conditions as influenced by tidal cycles and barometric conditions, and others. In January, the Administration also adopted the California Water Action Plan, a comprehensive plan for future water management, including…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Pilot will support schools’ efforts to procure more fruits and vegetables; Offers new opportunity that supports local producers and local economies Courtesy CDFA “Planting Seeds” Today USDA announced the selection…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
…November 6, 2014. Per work plan protocol, IPC recommends that quarantine regulatory constraints related to the LBAM Program be lifted in the Ukiah treatment area of Mendocino County. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html CDFA.lbam.updates@cdfa.ca.gov…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Farm Bill created these safety net programs to provide safeguards against the uncertainty of weather and markets, but this safety net is not automatic. Producers must visit their local Farm…