…Western Stock Show in Denver. Originally limited to livestock from the western U.S., the show expanded in 1908 to include entrants from around the world. A horse show was added…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
On Friday, October 11, Protect The Harvest’s board of directors announced the dissolution of the organization. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and livestock producer Forrest Lucas, the group focused on…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to create fairer markets for both producers and consumers. While the interim report does not propose new regulations, it signals the USDA’s intent…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
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Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…unique opportunity to address on-farm production challenges through hands-on research, technical support, and funding. Applications are open until December 1, 2024. The Farmer-Led Trials Program encourages producers to innovate by…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…Association president Todd Wilkinson warns an FMD outbreak would shut down cattle movement for at least 72 hours. For producers who don’t want to bother with electronic tags, Wilkinson says,…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Poultry producers, who rely on these contracts to raise and care for thousands of birds, are now left facing financial ruin while struggling to feed the animals and maintain their…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…remain closed. For farmers, ranchers, and producers, the focus is on getting disaster assistance processed as quickly as possible. “We have literally eight or nine different programs designed to provide…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Among the funded projects, the Washington Farmland Trust will offer technical assistance to 50 beginning producers. Nirvana Tea, Inc., in Michigan will focus on hydroponic farming, while Augusta Locally Grown,…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…improving maximum residue limits (MRLs), and expanding export opportunities in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, U.S. specialty crop exports totaled $25.8 billion, benefiting producers…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…price discovery and fairness in cattle markets. For years, USDA has fielded complaints from producers around beef packers using reported regional cash or spot prices as base prices for fed…