…one or more pieces of legislation, one of which is likely to be the Regulatory Accountability Act, which was introduced in the previous Congress as H.R. 185 by Rep. Bob…
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or REINS Act. According to USA Today. The REINS Act would require that before any new major regulation could take effect,…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…usually starts happening around April 1.” Acting DWR Director Bill Croyle said above-average precipitation since the start of Water Year 2017 in October added significantly to storage in 154 reservoirs…
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
…U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) was amended by the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015, to require FGIS to adjust annually the export grain inspection and weighing fees when the operating…
USDA Microloans for Farmers: Participation Patterns and Effects of Outreach
…and ethnic minorities), and veterans. The maximum size of a Microloan was originally set at $35,000 and was raised to $50,000 in November 2014 by the Agricultural Act of 2014….
The Western View: Excuse me, Mr Trump
…believe federal control will protect natural and cultural resources, increase access to parks and public lands, and protect species and wildlife. This, to me, amounts to keeping our forests under…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…appointed member representing importers is Dana Ehrlich, Newton, Mass. The 100-member board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The Secretary of Agriculture selects the appointees…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…the Delta’s ecosystem and a vital water supply for California.” The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) describe environmental impacts that could arise from modernizing California’s…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…allocation – difficult to achieve even in wet years because of Delta pumping restrictions to protect threatened and endangered fish species – was in 2006. SWP allocations in recent years:…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
…Act of 2014. With operational costs driving structural changes within the dairy industry, this new program aims to help dairy producers when milk prices drop and feed prices remain high….
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 and the Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
…growing water demands and drought-based uncertainty. Title III, Subtitle J, also includes short term provisions governing operations of the federal and state water projects under the Endangered Species Act for…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…to act quickly to allow USDA to directly support our nation’s dairy farmers who are struggling to stay in business.” NFU Board of Director’s resolution follows repeated requests from both…