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As farmers start signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) across the country, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released its Farmers’ Guide to CSP. With interest growing nationwide …

The Senate Appropriations Committee recently released all twelve of its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) funding measures and the FY21 subcommittee allocations. For Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and …

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced last week that a colossal coalition, spanning 20 groups across seven states and two tribal nations, had been awarded a conservation innovation …

The Extension Risk Management Education Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are hosting a webinar on Nov. 12 for agricultural producers and professionals focused on livestock risk management. The …

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) says there could be storm clouds on the horizon for livestock producers who utilize USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance program …

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday a final rule that updates the methodology for determining the annual Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) in the H-2A visa program. The …

Washington, DC – The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in implementing …

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, as the deadline to submit applications for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program …

Twelve U.S. Senators, led by John Hoeven (R-ND) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) sent a letter yesterday to USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach urging approval of the National Bison Association’s request …

Montana Beef Council Board of Directors launches marketing plan for fiscal year BILLINGS, MONTANA – The Montana Beef Council will invest up to $954,159 into programs of beef promotion, education, …