Beginning in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact farmers and ranchers to gather land rental rate information for the Cash Rents and Leases survey. The results of this survey will serve as a valuable decision-making tool for farmers, … [Read more...]
INFESTATION OF ASH BORER BEETLE FORCING REMOVAL OF 80 ASH TREES IN NEW JERSEY TOWN
The City of Summit in New Jersey is responding to an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle by partnering with JCP&L to remove approximately 80 Ash trees located in city and Union County right-of-ways, and on private property. Removal of Ash trees will begin on Monday, February 25 and continue … [Read more...]
LIVESTREAM THE USDA 2018 FARM BILL IMPLEMENTATION LISTENING SESSION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a listening session on Feb. 26 at 9:00 a.m. for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management … [Read more...]
USDA ANNOUNCES 2019 AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM
Registration is now open for the 95th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), the largest annual meeting of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This two-day event will take place on Feb. 21-22, 2019, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. This year’s forum, which is being … [Read more...]
USDA TO HOST 2018 FARM BILL IMPLEMENTATION LISTENING SESSION
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, … [Read more...]
USDA TO SURVEY FARMERS’ PLANTING INTENTIONS FOR 2019
As the 2019 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective … [Read more...]
CONNECTICUT FARM TRANSITION GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is seeking applications for its 2019 Farm Transition Grant program. Applications are due Thursday, February 14, 2019. Farm Transition Grants are awarded to farmers and agricultural cooperatives for activities such as diversifying existing farm … [Read more...]
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY BASICS: WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
A new webinar series is being developed to provide information on spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that has been found to feed on 70 species of plants in both the agricultural and urban segments of the northeastern United States. The spotted lanternfly is an excellent hitchhiker and moves … [Read more...]
USDA TO REOPEN FSA OFFICES FOR LIMITED SERVICES DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled about 2,500 FSA employees to open … [Read more...]
NEW AND ASPIRING FARMERS WILL BE FOCUS OF IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS
A coalition of agricultural agencies in Maine will again focus on the needs of beginning farmers this year during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Jan. 15-17, 2019, at the Augusta Civic Center. Since nearly a third of Maine’s farmers identify as “beginning farmers,” the Beginning Farmer … [Read more...]
