…Islander only, and 0.8 percent of all producers reported more than one race. In addition, 3.3 percent of all producers of any race indicated Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. From…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…with grower input to ensure value, usability and return. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers…
USDA Modernizing Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…the review process for producer-acquired surveys. “NRCS’ changes to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program will help us more efficiently and effectively work with producers and partners to protect lands in…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) increased the cost share amount under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which helps organic producers cover organic certification costs, to the maximum amount allowed…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
…been devastating for food producers or would have been devastating for farmworker families,” he said. “It would have also criminalized many employers who have been participating in E-Verify but would…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…supporting the sector as a whole. “As USDA works to help make our nation’s food system more resilient and create more options for producers and consumers, we recognize the important…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…decisions, no state may use its laws to discriminate purposefully against out-of-state economic interests. But the pork producers do not suggest that California’s law offends this principle.” Justices Clarence Thomas,…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-10-23
…FAQs, and how producers manage cost of labor with a shortened work week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
A proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system has been submitted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). It has been more than 20 years since the…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…acres. “USDA is streamlining the application process for rice producers by mailing a pre-filled application to eligible producers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This approach will…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…in a variety of areas, including linking producers to wholesalers and distributors. USDA is investing $400 million as part of the nationwide effort. Overall, the Centers will support economic opportunities…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…producers in every state,” the letter states. “This catalytic investment would advance the critical work being done at public colleges of agriculture, veterinarian, forestry, and natural resources across the country.”…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…what we are delivering to help producers across the country stay on their land,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “USDA is hard at work to provide our most vulnerable producers…