…and from your experiences over a growing season to develop regulations that meet Congressional intent while providing a fair, consistent, science-based process for states, tribes and individual producers. USDA staff…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…So that’s a substantial chunk of change. It’s going to help replace a lot of tractors and harvesters.” The FARMER program has been instrumental in helping producers replace older equipment….
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
…for adoption quickly approaches. The latest COVID relief package includes some important assistance opportunities for livestock producers. More than $70 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…to ensure the well-being of our agricultural producers and workforce.” H.R.133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, directs USDA to spend at least $1.5 billion on two specific areas of…
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
…not help producers if they get dinged in April 15 for having taken out these PPP loans. So, this legislation actually reverses that ruling by the IRS and clarifies that…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…substantial financial loss experienced by so many agricultural producers and are pleased to offer quality loss assistance as added relief. Many of the eligible producers have already received compensation for…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), is now accepting applications. Agricultural producers and private landowners will have until February…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
…producers. Early in the pandemic, several different types of zoo animals tested positive for coronavirus in APHIS tests. Concern was raised about the potential of the virus spreading in animal…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…edition of the guidelines. “U.S. cattle producers appreciate the work of the committee, USDA and HHS on their sole focus on nutrition and science-based research to put together a set…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is helping producers affected by COVID-19 by offering more flexibility when it comes to insurance. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre said that…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…the National Academy of Sciences. The pest was particularly problematic for cotton producers in Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico. Growers had to apply pesticides as often as 25 times…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
…of the concerns with innovation is the time it takes to develop a product and get it in the hands of producers. ASTA President and CEO Andy Levigne said several…