…opportunities for farmers and ranchers, and provide access to capital, credit and disaster assistance for producers of all sizes. The Census also shows the potential for continued growth in the…
California Cattleman Testifies Before House Committee
Mike Smith A California cattleman testified before the House Committee on Agriculture, sub-committee on Livestock Rural Development and Credit. Mike Smith of Harris Ranch told Chase Adams of the National…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit, today held a public hearing to review the state of the livestock…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…Producers of grass-fed beef. Administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this new verification program is tailored to meet the needs of small-scale livestock producers and the growing grass-fed beef…
New Report Hints at Possible Future Cattle herd Expansion
We now have a little bit more evidence that cattle producers are at least thinking about a future expansion of herds. Gary Crawford has the report. Possible Future Cattle Herd…
Pork Checkoff Updates Youth PQA Plus® Program
The Pork Checkoff has updated it’s Youth PQA Plus® program. The National Pork Board Vice President of Producer and Industry Relations, Bill Winkelman, says this program gives young producers information…
Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements
Dr. Paul Sundberg What do pork producers think of the new reporting requirements? The USDA announced it would mandate the reporting of PEDv infection by pork producers and would implement…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…USDA’s Farm Loan Programs is working with producers to provide credit options, including restructuring loans, similar to how the Farm Service Agency successfully worked with livestock producers affected by the…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…producers. FAS partners with U.S. agricultural producers and processors, who are represented by non-profit commodity or trade associations called cooperators. The organizations, which on average contribute nearly triple the amount…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses that have occurred since the expiration of the livestock disaster assistance programs in…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
Val Dolcini Livestock producers can sign up for USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…next generation of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). “USDA is committed to the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers because they represent the…
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
Most of the April Crop Report changes are for world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock….