…to undersell U.S. producers. Key Provision: Biotechnology For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology – including new technologies such as gene editing – to support innovation and reduce…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…has served NCBA members for 15 years, and in that time, he has done a great deal for beef producers everywhere. Much of his work and many of the victories…
Beef Tongue Means More in Japan
…U.S. producers. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently visited Sendai, Japan, a location that’s key for U.S. beef producers because of the value of beef tongue. USMEF Vice President…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…new inspection system that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork,” said National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington,…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…for fresh produce for Rabobank Roland Fumasi, noted that although difficult, the longterm goal for organic producers should be establishing a means to produce organically at a price point similar…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
…Producers Council (NPPC) President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C.: “If media reports are accurate, this is a most welcome development. The Chinese have placed punitive tariffs of…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…together to address price concerns. “In the weeks following the event, U.S. cattle producers have witnessed unprecedented disruption in the cattle marketplace,” the letter stated. “Two separate Cattle Industry Summits…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…to come. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best – feed, fuel, and clothe this…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…over $257.7 million in payments to producers who are currently registered. Also, nearly half of the producers are taking advantage of the 25 percent premium discount by locking in for…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…provided to those who purchased harvest price option coverage. As under 2017 WHIP, WHIP+ will provide prevented planting assistance to uninsured producers, NAP producers and producers who may have been…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
…back in June and has already generated a significant amount of interest from the industry. FSA has been issuing payments to producers who have already purchased coverage since July. Producers have…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…make the application process more simplified for those looking to apply. “While the signup is currently open at the county [Farm Service Agency] offices we know a number of producers…