…changes to crop insurance provisions. The provisions provide better options for beginning farmers, allow producers to have enterprise units for irrigated and non-irrigated crops, give farmers and ranchers the ability…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…and establishing foundation stock . The goal is to make sure that disease-free, certified planting materials are available and ensure the global competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop producers. This year,…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…reference week. Field workers received an average of $11.01 per hour, an increase of 1 percent. Livestock workers earned $11.35 per hour, down 10 cents. The field and livestock worker…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters. Increasing payment rates to beginning farmers and ranchers under Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF,…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
Following Chipotle’s official statement regarding plans to import Australian grass-fed beef as part of its Food With Integrity and Responsibly Raise Beef standards – U.S. cattle producers and industry leaders…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…recreational opportunities for our communities and the vital industries that serve them. The State of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands and habitats, including…
Floriculture Crop 2013 Summary
…billion, or 67 percent, of the 15-State total value. Number of Producers: The number of producers for 2013, at 6,042, is down 2 percent in the 15 States compared with…
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
…questions. Sabrina Hill has more. Farm bill workshops planned California producers are invited to a pair of workshops to get answers to their questions on changes brought about by the…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
…milk income loss program. Risk Management Agency: Broadened federal crop options, especially for organic and specialty crop producers; new supplemental coverage options for cotton producers. Rural Development: Simplified application for…
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens Sunday, June 15
The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to ALL farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
Vilsack Many consumers want to “buy local” and support their local economy with their purchases. When local food marketing opportunities exist for rural producers, they cause ripple effects throughout the…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary and include clearly defined mechanisms to communicate results to producers. Successful applicants will be expected to engage stakeholders to insure solutions are…
Daily California Eggs Report
…dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. RANGE JUMBO 181 EXTRA LARGE 175 LARGE 168 MEDIUM 155 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…to south-of-the-delta producers,” Nelsen said. “But the Bureau of Reclamation and National Marine Fisheries Service decided that they needed to hold onto the water for a variety of reasons.” He…