…Association have expressed concern as to what the WOTUS revision will mean for farmers and ranchers. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is extremely disappointed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…The collection of programs is aimed at providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers navigating market disruptions related to COVID-19. Industry organizations including the National Association of Conservation Districts and…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The NOFA lays out guidelines of loan payments for eligible farmers and ranchers that have qualifying direct farm loans. Sections 1005…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…communities that the Biden administration has identified as underserved, including socially disadvantaged populations and low-income rural areas,” the organizations state in the letter. “Farmers and ranchers are entrepreneurs as much…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…to USDA’s approach is the concept that to be effective, whatever we do must work for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.” The 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry lays…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…water storage and available water supply is a primary concern for farmers and ranchers, there are still some questions as to how markets are going to shape up with more…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers but does not adequately address water issues. Agricultural producers are facing more transportation…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…Secretary. Not only is the confirmation historic, the bipartisan vote is an acknowledgement from both parties that she is focused on the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers,” said American…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
…by changes to tax policy, which could hurt U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Some of the things being talked about include taxing capital gains on assets at the time of the…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…raised and recognizes the oversized contributions of farmers and ranchers to conservation while feeding the world. That recognition must carry through implementation,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…felt by farmers and ranchers. Jacobsen detailed instances of productive orchards being pulled out. Some growers are also shaking their current crop to reduce water needs and save the trees…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…with climate-smart tools for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag About the Author…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling for immediate intervention. The group points out that farmers and ranchers are suffering due to practices carried out by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). “We need action…