…that was developed to assist American farmers and ranchers struggling as a result of the trade tensions with China, will total $14.5 billion for 2019. According to ERS Senior Economist…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
…and fight climate change. Healthy Soils Week is timed to correspond with World Soil Day on December 5 and includes various types of events throughout the week. Tomorrow, farmers, ranchers…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
According to this year’s Thanksgiving edition of the annual Farmer’s Share publication from the National Farmers Union; American farmers and ranchers are receiving roughly 12 cents of every dollar that’s…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…Duvall expressed concern that the bill needs amendments to better serve agriculture. “We need a program that U.S. farmers and ranchers can afford and that allows them to remain competitive…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
…Agriculture, were formally dedicated during a ceremony today at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. “During wildfires, floods and other emergencies, farmers and ranchers take great care to be sure…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…resources.” On-Farm Trials awardees work with NRCS and farmers and ranchers to implement innovative practices and systems on their lands that have not yet been widely adopted by producers. Awardees…
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
…at least a quarter of the funding assistance provided to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. Listen to the report below. CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding About the…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
…– Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R – 2nd Dist. – Ind.), this important bipartisan legislation would expand IRS Code Section 2032A to allow more ranchers and farmers to take advantage…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…the issue and simply put, this bill’s approach is not yet good enough. We need a program that U.S. farmers and ranchers can afford and that allows them to remain…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…is fighting for America’s farmers and ranchers. While we continue to have confidence in the President’s negotiations with China, this money shows President Trump following through on his promise to…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…$15 billion has been provided since 2018 to support American farmers and ranchers affected by ongoing trade tensions. While the MFP payments have been helpful in mitigating some of the…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…