…Agency (FSA) is adjusting the Practice Incentive Payment. The update increases the current five percent rate up to 20 percent for the installation of certain practices. Producers will also receive…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…series provides helpful information on some of the biggest obstacles in the Southwest. The videos are all less than 5 minutes long and feature producers explaining ways they have been…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…of her nomination has garnered widespread support from industry groups including the U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, the Meat Institute, and the Consortium for Common Food Names….
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…by community members. Espinoza hopes that the videos will help bring more producers to the table to have their voices heard in the decision-making process. More active engagement is particularly…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…The selection of Vilsack is receiving a broad array of support from various industry groups. Organizations including the Organic Trade Association, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the National Pork Producers…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program. California producers are being warned that continued use of the product on registered organic land could jeopardize…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…total, there were only 407 California operations enrolled. Enrollment in the program can still be done through the USDA-FSA website. The voluntary risk management program for dairy producers was authorized by…
Farm Bureau Stepping Up in Dean Foods Legal Proceedings
…who had previously sold milk to the company have been sent letters demanding repayment of previous milk checks. In the letters, producers are being threatened with legal action if they…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
…increased more than 107 percent in 2020, to a total of $46.5 billion. That figure includes federal farm program payments that are made directly to producers. USDA loans and insurance…
New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers
A new online platform has been launched to help leafy greens producers with the auditing process. Western Growers and the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) recently launched an online desktop audit…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
…Similar to previous versions, the guide will help producers navigate the application and implementation process for CSP. Some of the updates to the CSP guide include a full list of…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…