…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…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…“brings a wealth of experience and knowledge” to the position. Agricultural organizations including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the National Pork Producers Council also applauded Snyder’s appointment. “Rod’s…
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
…12. The signing of AB 888, aimed at providing better access to slaughter services for livestock producers, is being celebrated by industry members. The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…including grains and feeds, oilseeds, and livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Total U.S. agricultural export values are projected to reach $177.5 billion in fiscal year…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
…and industry encouragement for more livestock grazing on state-owned lands. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020,…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
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…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…and ranchers. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern also commended the announcement, saying it will help ensure U.S. farmers and ranchers can continue to meet global food…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…filed this legal challenge over amendments the USDA made to the operation of the federal Beef Checkoff program in September 2020. Tri-State Livestock News says the new lawsuit builds on…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…will be funded through grants made possible by the Organic Transitions Program, which supports projects that assist existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…services for livestock producers. The measure was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “While consumer meat preferences continue to change, this bill provides greater flexibility for California’s livestock…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…that such a tax would undoubtedly put family farms out of business.” Information posted to social media claim the bill included a per-head tax on livestock. The National Association of…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…livestock markets. LMR ultimately needs to be improved and permanently extended, and we look forward to working with Congress to institute reforms that can help address consolidation in livestock markets.”…