Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint concept Image by simpson33/DepositPhotos Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…industry. Producers are at the mercy of many uncontrollable factors, including extreme weather, natural disasters, pests and diseases, input costs and geopolitical unrest,” he said. “What producers should not have…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…availability of enterprise and optional units for many producers,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “Expanding our coverage options gives producers more opportunities to manage their risks….
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), praised the USDA’s decision for reflecting many of their recommendations, despite some deviations. He noted the return to the…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…a smaller crop in both California and Washington. They are by far the dominant producers of the sweet cherries here in the U.S.” Michigan wasn’t included in the sweet cherry…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that courts must independently determine if agencies act within their legal bounds. Organizations like the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supported this change, arguing…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…said in an emailed statement, “By creating criteria that effectively deems any innovation or differentiation in the marketplace improper, USDA is sending a clear message that cattle producers should not…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
…Farm Service Agency county committee is your chance to ensure that other producers who share your interests, your production practices, and your perspective are represented,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
…Farm Water Coalition, provides insight on recent developments in water resilience. A year-end farm bill seems to be the last best hope for producers before lawmakers have to face the…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…portal, which requires a specific level of authentication. This portal allows for efficient management and reporting of farm data. For more details, producers are encouraged to call their FSA county…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…natural resources like wetlands and wildlife habitat,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “The Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program takes a collective focus amongst partners and producers, with…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
A year-end farm bill seems to be the last best hope for producers before lawmakers have to face the reality they’ll have to punt the effort into a new year…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The deadline is approaching to sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers…