…American producers on a level playing field with their competitors around the world,” Perdue said in a press release. “In the past, regulations stifled innovation, causing American businesses to play…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…down for American producers. “Because of booming domestic demand, we should be enjoying a market in which there is room for both domestic and foreign growers to profit,” Chairman of…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…have noted their interest in working together to address climate issues and the role that agriculture can play. “Inaugurations represent new beginnings and new opportunities,” National Milk Producers Federation President…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
…“Great bee flight hours, really fantastic and almost ideal conditions for pollination last year.” Communication, planning and a reminder about tank-mixing certain products can help producers ensure an environment that…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…lot of optimism surrounding the most recent draft. The compliance requirements of the regulation are expected to be a substantial challenge for producers to navigate. “If we’re going forward with…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…of the CFAP changes include expanded eligibility for contract producers of broilers, chicken eggs, turkeys, laying hens, and swine. Producers that experienced a decline in revenue in 2020 have the…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…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…