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USDA to Provide $6 Billion in Natural Disaster Assistance to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing approximately $6 billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Support payments will be provided to producers as relief…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…of industry groups. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom described Taylor as “an outstanding nominee.” Both the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council…
Combating African Swine Fever
…this out of our nation. It would have a significant impact on U.S. livestock producers, their communities, and the economy if it were found here, because if there is an…
VofV: Verdant Robotics and the Secret to Making Farmers Superhuman, Pt. 1
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Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
…farming businesses as well as producers who are historically underserved. It also includes large corporations and local and state governments. The deadline for the second round of funding is June…
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
More than two million acres in offers have been accepted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. Agricultural producers and landowners made submissions for…
VofV: Don Cameron on How Innovation and Automation Can Boost California Agriculture
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Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…face supply bottlenecks, higher prices, and limited choices,” he said. After the first part of the hearing with the cattle producers, representatives from the four major meatpacking companies testified on…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
…we utilize to assist farmers and ranchers.” Incentive payments are provided to producers to help offset some of the risk of trialing new conservation approaches. A total of up to…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…the letter was also sent to multiple state agencies and California lawmakers. Almond Alliance President and CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said the letter highlights how supply chain challenges are hurting producers…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant problems can create significant issues for producers come harvest time. Ant infestations can result in substantial damage to the nuts…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
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Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
Industry groups are continuing calls for action from federal officials to address ongoing supply chain problems. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have…