…it certainly isn’t helping the environment,” he added. Current law requires any business entity – including farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners – to register with the federal government’s System for…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…beginning farmers and the conservation programs that will help protect their farmland and the environments within their communities.” Boozman “Arkansas farmers and ranchers are excellent stewards of the environment. They…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…privately held farms and forests, for maximum environmental impact,” said Vilsack. “This investment will offer farmers, ranchers and forest landowners new ways to protect Vilsack their natural resources and new…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…In fiscal year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Exports are responsible for 20 percent of U.S. farm income, also…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…for banks and other lenders that are working to provide farmers and ranchers with guaranteed loans,” said Dolcini. The following chart provides more details: Farm Service Agency Small Business…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…underscores the unique ability of American farmers and ranchers to plan ahead and make sharp business decisions in a challenging market, as net farm income for 2015 was revised up…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…the resiliency and reliability of U.S. farmers and ranchers in the face of continued challenges. The projected $133 billion in total exports for FY 2017 is up $6 billion from…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…and ranchers and honor three of the best with the title of “Farmers’ Almanac Farmer Of The Year.” Looking for Outstanding Farmers and Ranchers to Honor Together with the American…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…fees, according to the agency. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the full report, including Secretary Vilsack’s comments. Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support In a meeting with new and beginning…
Got wild pigs?
…well defined and are highly variable. To get a more accurate picture of the wild pig problem in California, UC Cooperative Extension is conducting a survey of landowners and ranchers…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
Concerns over tree health and possible new restrictions on grazing and logging surfaced during the final public meeting on plans to reshape management of the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra national…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…Market in San Rafael, where farmers, ranchers, cheese makers, bakers, beekeepers, and shellfish harvesters from Marin and Sonoma counties present their goods next to the Marin Civic Center building, a…