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….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…to deliver an amazing tool that will help producers as well as those who serve farmers and rural communities.” When released, the 2012 Census of Agriculture will provide information at…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
Val Dolcini County employees with the USDA Farm Service Agency offices around the state gather for training on the livestock disaster programs.FSA County Employees Gather for Training Ranchers can sign…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses that have occurred since the expiration of the livestock disaster assistance programs…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…is within sight. Beginning April 15, producers will be able to enroll in the Livestock Indemnity Program and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. USDA is also highly focused on providing…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…an entire population. The most common avenue is on livestock and farm equipment that come into contact with hogs positive with PEDv or their feces. In regard to productivity, 2014…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…to exempt producers, utility companies, and other non-financial entities from being required to register as a swap dealer when they enter into energy contracts with government-owned utilities. “I am pleased…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…250% since 2002 which was the first year of the program. The cost of certification is a problem for some organic producers as is all the paperwork involved, but the…
Working to Provide Aid for Hog Producers
…money for disaster aid for pork producers whose herds have been affected by it. But Randall Weisman says there’s more to the story. Working to Provide Aid for Hog Producers…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…organic farmers and livestock producers by covering 75 percent of certification costs, up to $750 per year Additional information about USDA resources and support for the organic sector is available…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
Randall Weiseman The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and when it comes to the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the 2014 forecast of…
Crop Progress Around the State
…to fair condition. Typically livestock supplemental feeding of hay and grain declines in the spring, but it continued unabated due to the lack of quality forage. Sheep grazed on harvested…
A Partnership to Benefit the Bison Industry
Bison producers rely on several USDA agencies and programs to promote their industry and its products. Rod Bain reports. A Partnership to Benefit the Bison Industry…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…that they work for producers of all sizes. We’ve adjusted policies, strengthened programs and intensified outreach to meet the needs of small and mid-sized producers. These producers are critical to…