…brought on by COVID-19 and reliance on previous indicators of local food marketing based on the 2017 Census of Agriculture, contacting additional producers to get the complete picture of local…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…we are thinking outside the box to help producers mitigate the effects of drought, which is a necessary first step to realizing the Secretary’s vision of ensuring agricultural producers get…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…in California. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of grains and feeds, oilseeds, livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…utilized to make important changes in the meat supply chain. So, she was very positive in embracing the idea that advocates and producers in the state who want to see…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…while strengthening our modeling and conservation planning resources for all producers.” The soil carbon monitoring projects will include a review of perennial grasses, trees, and wetlands. Michigan State University…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…“agriculture has stayed pretty stagnate.” Making strategic investments in political opportunities will be a critical consideration moving forward. While increasing legislative spending may be a challenge for producers already struggling…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…significant hurdles for farmers and ranchers. Along with suffering significant property losses, producers have been finding it increasingly difficult to acquire affordable insurance coverage for their operations. Bolstering the California…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…ways in which our farmers and ranchers can help protect the environment as they produce the crops and livestock so integral to the health, well-being, and livelihood of Californians.” The…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…to organizations for projects that will provide historically underserved producers with improved access and technical assistance as they apply for FSA programs and services. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
…a significant number of closed offices.” Vilsack made the comments while testifying at a hearing on the state of the livestock industry, where he presented testimony on USDA’s efforts ranging…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…producers and rural communities for years in areas of agricultural research, rural development, renewable energy, biofuels, conservation, and forestry. They say in the letter, “America has been the world leader…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…Service Agency will also continue developing county committees specifically designed to address urban agriculture. Risk management training efforts and crop insurance education for historically underserved and urban producers will also…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…science and research and climate-smart solutions that feed and nourish families, improve the profitability and resilience of producers, improve forest health, while creating new income opportunities, and building wealth that…