Tag: Farm Bill
Sustainable ag advocates poised to be involved in 2023 farm bill
Advocates for issues like more sustainable food systems, better policies against systemic racism and climate-smart practices in agriculture have an opportunity to be heard as legislators begin work on the 2023 farm bill, said speakers at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s conference Feb. 12.
‘Mother Nature always bats last’
Alan Guebert breaks down the expected amount to be paid to farmers by the government due to a poor planting season caused by bad weather.
Ag bills winding through Pa. House
The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved a series of bills related to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's "Pennsylvania Farm Bill" June 5.
Dairy Margin Coverage program to aid farmers
The USDA announces February income triggers second payment in June through Dairy Margin Coverage program.
NRCS has up to $700 mil. for Conservation Stewardship Program
For the Conservation Stewardship Program, NRCS now enrolls eligible, high-ranking applications based on dollars rather than acres. Also, higher payment rates are now available for cover crops and crop rotations.
Trump speaks to American Farm Bureau for second year
President Trump told the Farm Bureau that building a wall along the U.S. southern border is a matter of national security.
No more wild market swings, eh?
Alan Guebert believes the key to a better year in 2019, is to not swing at wild pitches, like "easy" trade wars and tried-and-failing farm programs.
New farm bill emerges from conference committee
The farm bill conference committee released its final report, and awaits a vote by both the U.S. House and Senate.
Trying to stay above water in the farming industry
Farmers are being challenged by climate change, retreating stock prices, large crop yields, an overdue farm bill, ongoing trade wars and more.
New farm bill could be done by Christmas
A new five-year farm bill appears close to complete, according to members of House and Senate ag committees.
