$177.4 million in Commodity Purchases Announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced up to $177.4 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…fencing and livestock water facilities. Livestock management requires year ‘round access to check animals, water supply, fencing, and rotate grazing. This access was denied by lack of creek passage during…
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
…fuel supply. EPA has been actively working on allowing year-round use of E15 since October of 2017, plus, President Trump committed to allowing an E15 waiver earlier this year. However,…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…of six water/irrigation districts in California. This partnership combines on-farm conservation enhancements, through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with water-supply infrastructure upgrades, funded through Reclamation’s WaterSmart program. Funding decisions for…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…and many others throughout the food supply chain at GotDairyJobs.org. Dairy Delivers℠ The U.S. dairy products industry supports nearly 3 million workers, generates more than $39 billion in direct wages…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…Hadwick and Pearce Flournoy checking the inlet at the spring. Tom Hill and Pearce Flournoy explaining how the system works. Water flows from the supply reservoir down the drive pipe…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…“the integrity of our meat supply and reduces consumer confusion.” The passage of the legislation follows a vote by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee supporting regulatory oversight of lab-grown meat…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…seems like too much I can troubleshoot for leaks or other problems. The storage tanks hold about 30,000 gallons of water, about one day’s supply. “We could use more..,” says…
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…is taking comments and hearing testimony this week on the proposed tariffs. For Cargill and other grain trade organizations, the growing trade disputes are disrupting agricultural supply chains. A Cargill…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…need promotion for organic as consumers continue to demand food transparency.” There were over 1,400 growers and other members of the organic supply chain who issued their support for the…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…practices in the agricultural supply chain by enforcing contract standards for the livestock and fruit and vegetable industries as well as the National Organic Program. More than 4,000 AMS professionals…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…Service (FSIS). Rottenberg has been named the Administrator of FSIS and Kiecker the Deputy Administrator. “Providing all Americans access to a safe and secure food supply is one of USDA’s…
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the Department of Agriculture projects smaller corn and soybean crops this year. The corn crop is projected at 14.0 billion bushels,…
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
…food supply chain. Following the roundtable, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “Our nation’s agricultural abundance should be used to nourish those in need, not fill the trash,” said Secretary…