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NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Livestock, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state. California voters passed Proposition 12 in November of 2018, and the final stages of implementation went through earlier this year. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer of Minnesota says the NPPC continues …

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Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, This Land of Ours, USDA-ERS

There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service, Spiro Stafanou, says despite a forecast calling for lower farm incomes this year, the financial health of the farm sector is still strong. “It comes to the balance sheet for the ag sector. …

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Southeast Region Conservation and Outreach Conference is Sept. 19

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Forestry, Funding, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Landowners across the Southeast are being reminded about the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference, September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D., invites landowners to the free indoor/outdoor event. Various discussions will be held about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable conservation …

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Trade Caucus Update

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Legislative, Trade

A congressional caucus continues working to improve trade for U.S. agriculture. The bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus launched earlier this year and works to solidify support for trade policies that benefit all those along the food and agricultural supply chains. Co-Chair Nebraska Republican Representative Adrian Smith highlights work of the Caucus. “We have been promoting the aspects of why trade …

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Organic Market Development Grants

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, Organic, This Land of Ours

USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The final round of USDA Organic Market Development Grants was awarded, investing $85 million dollars in projects in 36 states. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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HIP-WI Payments Following Hurricane Debby

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Debby. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) first offered HIP-WI for the 2020 hurricane season, and last year, the endorsement was expanded to include the …

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USDA Announces Grant Funding to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Fruits, Funding, Pecans, Specialty Crops, USDA, Vegetables

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and support the industry’s producers. This includes fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. The funding is through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). Jenny Moffitt, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory …

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Yearly Comparisons of Farmland Values, Cash Rents

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

USDA’s latest annual look at farmland values point to another year-over-year rise, but what does this signal about land value strength? USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at year-over-year comparison on farmland values and cash rents with an eye on strength of such values in the context of additional economic factors. Meyer said we are looking at an increase of …