…ranchers to share their stories during the proposed rule change comment period. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Fish and…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases and pests. The two also addressed climate change, saying, “our farmers, ranchers and producers are on the front lines dealing with…
NASS Collecting Additional Information on Local Food Practices
…food marketing practices. This information came from farmers and ranchers who had previously reported local food marketing activity on prior surveys and a census. In light of the extreme dynamics…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Recent updates to ELAP now support assistance for feed transportation costs caused by drought….
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. Legislative spending can be one of the most effective…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP has been a critical program for farmers, ranchers, and foresters addressing the impacts of climate change. Three categories of CRP practices will be sampled and monitored for soil carbon…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…ways in which our farmers and ranchers can help protect the environment as they produce the crops and livestock so integral to the health, well-being, and livelihood of Californians.” The…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…National Organic Program, the initiative aims to support the long-term growth of the organic industry. “Organic farmers, ranchers, businesses and consumers all rely on a fair and competitive organic market…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…and services for historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The effort is the latest in a series of announcements around USDA’s commitment to root out generations of systemic racism, center equity…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…cost of practice implementation and input cost increases from climate policy. RIPE is a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural trade association representatives advancing a national dialogue for climate policy…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…press release. “As issues are deliberated within EPA, it is critical for the perspectives of farmers and ranchers to be represented and Rod will be that voice. Of course, it’s…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…and ranchers. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern also commended the announcement, saying it will help ensure U.S. farmers and ranchers can continue to meet global food…