…how NRCS makes determinations nationwide.” Wetland determinations are part of conservation compliance outlined in the Farm Bill. To be eligible for USDA programs and federal crop insurance, producers must be…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
A diverse, ad hoc coalition of more than 45 groups representing many sectors of the U.S. economy joined the National Pork Producers Council in calling for an end to U.S. tariffs on…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…that program for ’18, with additional funding as well as a few modifications to the program to try to make it more responsive to the needs of producers that suffered…
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
…this is important for broader consumers as well,” National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga said in a video presentation regarding the commenting process. “There…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
In response to erroneous reports in the news and (mostly) on social media, the National Pork Producers Council is reminding pork producers and consumers that federal meat inspectors are working…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
The National Pork Producers Council said it cannot support a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that does not include agriculture, after the European Commission today…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
Agriculture is in the crosshairs as class-action lawsuits seek huge monetary awards against agricultural producers, said a panel of experts at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…nearly six percent compared to 2016. California producers received more than $50 billion for their agricultural production in 2017, whereas the year prior farmers and ranchers received $46 billion. “As…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
More than 50,000 Have Been Certified through New, Convenient Process Learn about BQA Certification in your state. More than 50,000 cattle producers have been certified through the Beef Quality Assurance…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
One of the many impacts of the current government shutdown is that the ELD exemption for livestock haulers will remain in effect until further notice. Transporters of livestock and insects…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-11-19
…2018 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. The contest that landed Miller his title is making its way to California’s Central Valley this year. Tune in to the show for these news…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
Harrisina metallica The western grapeleaf skeletonizer A familiar foe to grape producers is back on the radar as a few reports of grapeleaf skeletonizer are coming out of the Central Coast. The western grapeleaf skeletonizer…