The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new online resource called the Debt Consolidation Tool. The new tool allows farmers and ranchers to input their existing farm operating…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…marketing at sales yards. Only a few regulatory issues are inhibiting the ranchers. The loss of stock and sales yards has become prominent, as Arnold says, “We have to drive…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to best use these private contributions to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with things like carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protecting water sources. NRCS wants ideas on how…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…and are designed to help farmers and ranchers become more financially stable. The updates are part of the new rule, Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans, and include…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…(CFBF) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. This initiative aims to ensure better insurance availability while strengthening the overall market. “Our farmers and ranchers have been disproportionately affected by…
NASDA C. E. O. Ted McKinney Discusses Farm Bill
…and ranchers who are at the core of this. It leaves great uncertainty,” he said. He explained even aspects of USDA come to a halt when funding stops. “Many people…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
…before the House Ag Committee on Tuesday about the recent impact on the ag banking industry. “Banks continue to be one of the first places that farmers and ranchers turn…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…creates uncertainty for ranchers who rely on these lands. They claim the rule, issued in May, lacks clarity, introduces unauthorized policy changes, and undermines ranchers’ roles in land stewardship. Listen…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
…a news release. “USDA is working to give farmers and ranchers a fairer chance to compete in the marketplace, which will increase local food options and lower costs for American…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…Committee chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) pointed out the environmental stewardship of farmers. “American farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. No one cares more for the environment than those…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…family-owned farms across the nation with regulation after regulation that are having a disastrous effect on our ranchers and our growers,” said Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) as he introduced…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…persistent engagement in conservation activities that helps grow the healthy functions and values of wetland ecosystems on working lands.” WREP helps farmers and ranchers to improve wetland ecosystems, which can…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops…