…and conservation, and plant health and pest management. Selected through a competitive process, these projects include, but are not limited to: expanding opportunities for specialty crop producers, marketing orders, and…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…opportunities for local food producers is a sound investment in America’s rural economies, while also increasing access to healthy food for our nation’s families,” Vilsack said. “These investments will support…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
…boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, cattle producers are assured this…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
The National Pork Producers Council expressed confidence that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiators concluded in Atlanta will benefit all sectors of the U.S. economy and will provide enormous new…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
…up to the high standards of a 21st century trade agreement that safeguards and promotes innovation, expands access for agricultural producers, and ensures that U.S. standards and protections are upheld.”…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…just losing out on potential gains, our producers would fall behind other countries that are negotiating their own preferential arrangements in TPP countries. We are committed to working with Congress…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
Antibiotic Use In Livestock Industry Coming Down
The livestock industry and the marketers of animal antibiotics seem to be cooperating with FDA guidance designed to reduce the routine use of antibiotics Antibiotic Use In Livestock Industry Coming…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…are working to ensure that people, livestock and pets have the support they need to overcome the disasters. The Valley Fire in Lake County, which started Sept. 12, had burned…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…This sales and use tax relief on most farm inputs helps farmers and ranchers be more competitive with producers in other states, because farmers in 38 other states pay no…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…time of the year for agriculture, so this extension will ensure that dairy producers have more time to make their choices,” said Vilsack. “We encourage all operations to examine the…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…provides producers greater transparency in market conditions. “Transparency is essential to the functioning of our livestock markets, and our ability as producers to make decisions critical to our profitability,” said…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…Act, a victory for western rangelands and livestock producers. Unfortunately, in conjunction with this decision, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service announced that their restrictive land use…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…a profession, whether they are new or underserved farmers, returning Service members, minorities, women, and urban producers or those who sell their crops locally,” said Harden. USDA will conduct four…