While America’s farmers and ranchers achieved notable victories on the farm bill and waterways infrastructure legislation in 2014, agriculture must push harder for important policy reforms in 2015, according to…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…Since enactment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management…
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
…country and especially in California. Many ranchers have thought about a possible change to bison, but that decision can be overwhelming. Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived Dick Gehring with Black…
Help Available for Wildfire-Impacted Ranches and Private Forestland
…suffered thousands of devastating wildfires over the past year, and California farmers and ranchers have suffered substantial losses as a result,” said NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “I encourage landowners…
AFBF President on Passage of Tax Extenders Bill
…market here at home will help farmers, ranchers and consumers alike as more affordable energy is available. “Farmers and ranchers need more than just a temporary tax fix, however. They…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…year. Eligible farmers, ranchers or foresters participating in BCAP received a payment to partially offset the cost of harvesting and delivering forest or agricultural residues to a qualified energy facility….
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…details are in the Federal Register notice. “This interim final rule provides a roadmap to help streamline and simplify EQIP for farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “We…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…our countries will enhance the opportunities within the agricultural sector for farmers and ranchers in both of our nations.” The agreement follows months of dialogue between CDFA and SAGARPA that…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “When schools invest food dollars into local communities, all of agriculture benefits, including local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, food processors and manufacturers.”…
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
…Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, the nation’s largest environmental disaster caused by over cultivation, drought and record-breaking temperatures. “NRCS conservationists work with America’s farmers and ranchers to take care…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…environment with thriving agriculture.” “Responsible care for our land and other natural resources has allowed California farmers and ranchers to sustainably produce the food and farm products we all depend…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank the farmers and ranchers who make our nation’s agricultural abundance possible. Without them, the safe, abundant and affordable food we’ll put on our…