…even further disadvantaged. This bill would remove this burdensome regulation for NRCS cost share recipients. “Farmers and producers across Minnesota are eager to take part in voluntary conservation programs, but…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Heritage Foundation Addressing Risk in Agriculture By Daren Bakst, Josh Sewell and Brian Wright Introduction Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk….
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…focus on water quality, conservation finance and assistance to historically underserved USDA customers. Approximately 25 percent of the funding announced today will go to projects that benefit historically underserved producers,…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…Rater. “Resulting information is used by producers, buyers, suppliers, policymakers, and others. I encourage each person to take the time to respond.” For more information visit the NASS web pages…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
National Milk Producers’ Federation CEO and President Jim Mulhern is skeptical that Congress will be able to tackle immigration reform, child nutrition programs, or the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before or…
California State Organic Program
…diverse group of 23 representatives from several sectors including growers, distributors, producers, certifiers, trade associations, a County Agricultural Commissioner, and state and federal agencies. The process was designed to ensure…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…causing farmers to lower their anticipated production costs. The survey also asked producers about anticipated 2017 input costs, and despite the low commodity prices, most producers actually anticipate their input…
Agri View: Labor Program
Everett Griner talks about producers need a working labor program in today’s Agri View. Labor Program This summer has made it clear that the H2A program is not working. H2A…
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
…loan guarantee programs available from the Small Business Administration. USDA says SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close an FSA…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…develop the next generation of plants, seed and chemical elements that will keep the volume of crops and livestock on the rise. Without that laboratory progress half of the world…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…livestock producers, but low cattle and milk prices place intense economic pressure on producers. Groundwater reserves and national and global market conditions continue to support the health and robustness of…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…can switch between the programs. This ability to switch between programs means the SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close…
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praising Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for urging an investigation into Canadian dairy pricing policies that have impacted current trade and…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” USW activities are made possible through producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and cost-share funding provided by USDA’s…