…livestock producers getting a break with temporary variance, and USDA made $7.4 million available under the Agricultural Innovational Center Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…Farm Service Agency office. The PLIP is part of USDA’s overall Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative launched back in March. USDA is working to provide $7 billion worth of assistance…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
…tropical palms wouldn’t fare as well in the lower USDA hardiness zones where winters are more severe and the warm, sunny weather of summer doesn’t last as long. If you’re…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
…comply with the USDA’s new rule once it is finalized and to safeguard the integrity of the USDA ‘Organic’ seal on their products.” The OFPS provides participants with guidelines to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA’s Jenny Lester-Moffit upcoming USDA nomination hearing, this year’s…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-12-21
…the efforts to understand the nutrient composition of vacuumed manure and USDA announcing $307 million for rural water projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…opportunities for small businesses. The order will make it easier and more affordable for producers to repair farming equipment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will also be required to…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…the ag sector. One aspect of the pending order will be directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish new guidelines under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Press secretary…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking partners for wetland ecosystem restoration on agricultural land. A total of $17 million is being invested through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
Multiple federal agencies will be improving broadband access through a new interagency agreement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Telecommunications and Information…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…and jams. Crabapple trees are a great addition to large and small landscapes, are agreeable to most USDA Hardiness Zones, and once established, crabapples are drought-resistant. Aside from offering up…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…the FTC final rule announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is also addressing the issues of labeling. USDA has indicated that the department will be reviewing the Made in…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…with almost $1.9 billion. Nearly $350 million would be directed toward climate change mitigation efforts. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service would be provided with more than $1.1 billion in…