The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $6,329,500 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act funds to public and private partners in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and American Samoa. …
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $4 million for research to help federal regulatory agencies make science-based …
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
Promote Agriculture Education and Connect Young People to Careers of Tomorrow Leaders of National 4-H Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation announced a newly established partnership during the signing …
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
Improved training and minimum age requirements will help protect people and the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing standards for applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides that are …
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
The FY17 Water Resources Development Act is now on the President’s desk, after passing both the House and the Senate late last week. The water bill includes drought relief legislation …
CDFA Announces Vacancies
Nursery Advisory Board / Shell Egg Advisory Committee Six Vacancies on the Nursery Advisory Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing six vacancies …
Poinsettia Day
Cathy Isom lets us know how the official flower of Christmas was discovered and how much Americans will spend annually on this favorite potted plant. That’s coming up on This …
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
The Chinese government recently proposed a draft rule on food imports that has the European and U.S. governments concerned. Trade officials from both nations are concerned that the new rules …
Farm Credit System Reports Increasing Stress
The Farm Credit System’s quarterly report says stress levels are still high in the ag sector of the economy. In fact, the operating report says stress levels are high in …
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp recently met with President-elect Trump and remains as a potential cabinet pick. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says that doesn’t mean she’s ready to rubber-stamp …
EPA Nominee Opposes RFS, WOTUS
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. In the past, Pruitt has filed legal challenges against the “waters of the United …
Bayer/Monsanto Asks Soybean Growers for Support
Monsanto and Bayer officials met together with about 200 members of the American Soybean Association and asked them to support the proposed merger between the two companies. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
Corn: No changes are made to this month’s 2016/17 U.S. corn supply and use projections. Forecast U.S. corn exports are unchanged this month, despite a sales and shipment pace that …
Agri View: Weather Disasters
Everett Griner talks about 2016 disasters to agriculture crops in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR …