…producers, who will benefit from these enhancements to WFRP.” Some of the changes to the protection plan include the increase of expansion limits for organic producers to the higher of…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…California voters in 2018, Prop 12 sets specific animal confinement guidelines for certain products sold in the state. The law applies to all producers nationwide that wish to sell products…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…rulemaking process. “The Navigable Waters Protection Rule limited federal overreach and provided regulatory certainty to our nation’s cattle producers,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager. “The…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…along with increased exports of livestock, poultry, and dairy products are also contributing factors to the overall growth. Secretary Vilsack noted that $1.14 billion in domestic economic activity is generated…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…to support specialty crop and organic producers shows our commitment to America’s farmers and ranchers,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Specialty crop and organic producers…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…little to no livestock feed available in the West, farmers are considering selling their livestock or land, and many species of wildlife are suffering from wildfires and no water. This…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The California Agricultural Mediation Program…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is being updated to provide support for contract producers left out of previous relief efforts. Livestock and poultry producers along with producers…
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
…Fruit Association President Ian LeMay explained that the uncertainty at the ports is causing some producers to make some tough decisions. “We’ve been aware of this issue since the beginning…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…If approved, reimbursement claims can be submitted for dairy products donated since January 1, 2020. Multiple dairy groups including the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Michigan Milk Producers Association…
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…would have significant implications for producers for years to come. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more funding for producers through CFAP 2.0, the development…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…about 4 million acres below the enrollment target. The CRP benefits for producers, sportsmen, wildlife, conservation and climate are numerous and well documented. We cannot afford to let them to…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…no reason for prices to go lower. If U.S. LP producers can make more money overseas than they can domestically, their first option will be to sell their product on…