As farmers and ranchers work to navigate the Endangered Species Act, several groups have teamed up to make the law easier to navigate.
The Ag Retailers Association has helped to develop a pesticide user guide so farmers can navigate changes to pesticide labels. The group’s president says label changes can be challenging, but they hope a centralized source of information can be helpful.
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“The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s commitment to putting America’s farmers first,” said the USDA.
Working capital is tightening for crop farms, increasing reliance on operating loans even as land values steady in the broader sector.
Buying a real Christmas tree directly supports U.S. farmers facing rising import competition, long production cycles, and weather-driven risks.
Tight cattle supplies continue to drive lower beef output despite heavier weights.
