…this sector meet growing consumer demand.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy OREI funds high-priority research, education and extension projects that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
…these groups include district representatives who have worked on the ground with American producers for decades,” NACD CEO Jeremy Peters said. “We hope NRCS will include these groups when prioritizing…
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
…producers of these commodities. Ruben Arroyo Kern County The 2015 gross value of all agricultural commodities produced in Kern County is $6,878,823,690. This represents a decrease (9%) from the 2014…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…Members on the board receive no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for mileage. The present board membership consists of two beef cattle producers, two dairy producers, two registered feedlot…
Agri View: Say Cheese!
…farmers but twenty millions dollars’ worth. That’s what it will cost. That is only a small bit of relief. The National Milk Producers is asking the purchase be made for…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…replicated or scaled, demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs to connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers, provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables,…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…work carried out by international bodies like the World Trade Organization. It is important that producers are involved in international discussions at the formative stages to help advise the policies…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says proposed changes to live cattle futures by CME Group will not address the concerns of producers across the country. CME group is considering switching to…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…Because of this popularity, NRCS is usually able to fund about a quarter of applications. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements,…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…producers who are impacted by the new food safety guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The grants, made available through…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…conducting listening sessions to determine any additional training, oversight, or policy guidance needs. Equivalency arrangements provide U.S. organic producers and handlers with access to a growing global organic market. By…
USDA Predicts Record California Almond Harvest
…to $2.84 per pound in 2015-16. Last year’s almond crop was worth $5.33 billion. However, with prices high relative to long-term averages, USDA says almond producers still have an incentive…
India Seeks to Triple Egg Production
India’s agriculture minister says the nation is aiming to triple egg production to combat the challenge of malnutrition. The Poultry Site reports India is already among the top egg producers…