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National Cattlemen's Beef Assocation Concerned with New WOTUS Rule
Line on Agriculture
National Cattlemen's Beef Associaton Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane
EPA Issues Final Waters of the U.S. Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
The rule, released Friday, replaces the Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was put into place during the Trump Administration.
PLC, ARC, or STAX?
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2023, FSA program decisions may not be as easy for cotton producers as they were in 2022.
Time to Streamline the FSA Loan Process?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Slowing things down right at the get-go is the loan application. The initial paperwork is 29-pages at the short end according the USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
RMA Roadshow Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
RMA Roadshow Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
Farm Loan Application Tool
Farm of the Future
The Farm Service Agency is rolling out a new loan assistance tool to help farmers understand programs and eligibility.
Have a Small Farm? There's a Policy for That!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Marcia Bunger, Administrator of the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, shares details on a "Micro Farm" insurance policy.
USDA Risk Management Agency Updates Insurance Options
Southeast Regional Ag News
Administrator Marcia Bunger discusses changes to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection.
Dueling WOTUS - As Rule is Created, Court Case is Heard
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Environmental Protection Agency pushes forward on its new Waters of the U.S. Rule, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision that will have significant impacts.
Net Cash Farm Income Higher and FSA Equity Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
USDA forecasts net cash farm income to increase 8.7% over last year, and USDA's Farm Service Agency investigation over equity concerns.
California Walnut Forecast Down Slightly and Vilsack on ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
The forecast for California's walnut crop is down slightly even though growers think otherwise, and Ag Secretary Vilsack announces new funds for ReConnect program.
Vilsack on ReConnect Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces latest ReConnect program funding to upgrade internet speeds in 20 states.
Ag Conservationists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testifies before Senate in support of Livestock Regulatory Protection Act to emphasize that farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.
Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
House Ag Committee Looks to Ensure Viability of Young Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
30 Billion E15 Miles Driven and Thompson Calls Framework "Tone Deaf"
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. drivers have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15 fuel, and House Ag Committee Republican Leader Glenn Thompson calls framework for addressing nation's crippled food supply chain "tone deaf."