…Facilitation Program (MFP), administered by (FSA). The program will provide payments to producers of corn, cotton, dairy, pork, sorghum, soybean, and wheat. Farmers can begin to apply for the MFP…
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…Producers Council President Jim Heimerl stated that the U.S. pork sector was “grateful” for the relief package, “what pork producers really want is to export more pork, and that means…
New Trade Agreement Reached with Mexico
…resolved for our agricultural producers,” the statement read. Canada was also a topic of discussion during the phone call, with President Nieto expressing a desire to see Canada be incorporated…
Agri View: Two Cultures of Vultures
…kill a black vulture without a federal permit. That permit cost $100.00 a year. It does not permit wholesale slaughter. It does give farmers enough authority to protect their livestock,…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…that address the unique realities of the livestock hauling industry are still needed. We will continue to work with FMCSA to provide flexibility for the livestock hauling industry.” The comment…
NRCS Lending Assistance with Wildfire Recovery
…Puerto Rico has prepared me well on understanding the requirements of this program…that is assisting producers to get back on their feet and replace the losses they suffered,” Suarez noted….
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…the grower-funded and grower-directed program established in 1968 under the California Marketing Act, as the mechanism enabling the state’s citrus producers to sponsor and support needed research. The full report…
Agri View: Cattlemen COOL Legal Battle
…Battle Violation of the the Country of Origin Label (COOL) has cost producers in one location of the country a lot of money. One section is the only location they…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
…best practices for limiting dust during harvest. ABC’s Environmental Affairs Senior Specialist Jesse Roseman said producers could blow into the orchard when sweeping, raise the sweeper height depending on your…
USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
…the announcement is “a real victory” for chicken producers but adds “the real winners are the actual recipients” of the nutrition programs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
…uncontrolled FMD outbreak would be $199.8 billion. The coalition includes more than 100 state and national livestock, veterinary and animal health organizations. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU: Beef Producers Disadvantaged by Current “Product of U.S.A” Labeling Standards
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…overseas tariffs continue to concern American ag producers, California farmers and ranchers also have concerns on their home turf as water restrictions continue to build. “There is no issue more…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…disaster payments to producers to offset losses from hurricanes and wildfires during 2017, Routinely updated farmers.gov blog where producers can read stories about other farmers across the nation containing insight…