There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
For many years, FSA’s Hay Net website www.fsa.usda.gov/haynet has been the “go to” online resource for agricultural producers to list information concerning the need for hay or the availability of…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…opportunities for American producers, more choices for consumers, and more jobs in rural communities across the country.” “America’s organic farmers and businesses have a reason to celebrate,” said Ambassador Michael…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…changes to crop insurance provisions. The provisions provide better options for beginning farmers, allow producers to have enterprise units for irrigated and non-irrigated crops, give farmers and ranchers the ability…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…and establishing foundation stock . The goal is to make sure that disease-free, certified planting materials are available and ensure the global competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop producers. This year,…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…point (0.8 percent). Producers received lower prices for hogs, milk, eggs, and cattle. Prices were higher for broilers, oranges and strawberries. In addition to prices, the overall index is also…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
Following Chipotle’s official statement regarding plans to import Australian grass-fed beef as part of its Food With Integrity and Responsibly Raise Beef standards – U.S. cattle producers and industry leaders…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…recreational opportunities for our communities and the vital industries that serve them. The State of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands and habitats, including…
Floriculture Crop 2013 Summary
…billion, or 67 percent, of the 15-State total value. Number of Producers: The number of producers for 2013, at 6,042, is down 2 percent in the 15 States compared with…
California Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Workshops
…questions. Sabrina Hill has more. Farm bill workshops planned California producers are invited to a pair of workshops to get answers to their questions on changes brought about by the…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
…milk income loss program. Risk Management Agency: Broadened federal crop options, especially for organic and specialty crop producers; new supplemental coverage options for cotton producers. Rural Development: Simplified application for…
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens Sunday, June 15
The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to ALL farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
Vilsack Many consumers want to “buy local” and support their local economy with their purchases. When local food marketing opportunities exist for rural producers, they cause ripple effects throughout the…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary and include clearly defined mechanisms to communicate results to producers. Successful applicants will be expected to engage stakeholders to insure solutions are…