…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
Agri View: Texas Storm Losses
…strike. Like Hurricane Harvey which struck the Texas area and the Gulf coast back in September. Everett tells us some of the losses suffered by the cotton farmers, livestock farmers,…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…this month to help decide whether smells from the harvest of marijuana should have the same leniency as odors from raising livestock and other agricultural activities, according to the Capital…
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…throughout 2018. The prospects of improved growth support commodity demand, but significant changes to trade policy could mitigate the demand growth in export markets. Meanwhile, Hubbs says that the livestock…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…order to expose learners to the diversity of farming opportunities across the U.S. Interviews with 19 organic instructors from universities and colleges showed that social justice and livestock production were…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…Rico head-on, devastating as much as 80 percent of the island’s farm production. Puerto Rico’s farm families are now facing enormous challenges rebuilding their farms. These include dairy and livestock…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
…producers to enroll in the PLC and ARC programs in the farm bill. It would also lift the $20 million cap on livestock insurance programs. It’s unclear how the bill…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…and will thoroughly wash his hands. These measures are intended to prevent the entry of any livestock diseases the team may encounter during deliveries to farms around the world prior…
Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package
…for our nation’s citrus, cotton, livestock, dairy, fruit and vegetable, and other impacted producers. I applaud the House for its support of this package and call on my colleagues in…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…Irma and Maria, USDA announced special procedures to assist producers in states and territories who lost crops or livestock or had other damage to their farms or ranches. Also, because…
ELD Waiver Available to Agriculture Haulers
…allow time to gather public comment and consider the concerns raised by ag and livestock haulers who are affected by the ELD mandate, which requires the purchase, installation, and use…
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…animals showed they were all infected with the same strain, but that it wasn’t the same as any strain ever previously detected in Canadian domestic livestock or wildlife or people….
Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule
The Organic Trade Association filed a complaint in federal court regarding the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule a week before the Department of Agriculture announced its withdrawal. USDA on…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…approaches that address some of the nation’s most pressing natural resource concerns. This year, NRCS is focusing funding in these areas: Grazing Lands: Helping livestock producers make grazing management decisions,…