…Water Act list of impaired water-bodies due to agricultural impacts. Since 2012, conservation systems have been placed on almost 600,000 acres in priority watersheds through NWQI, supported by approximately $125…
Poultry Industry Fears RFS Increase Will Alter Grain Prices
…blend wall and effectively surpassed the statutory cap on ethanol set in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. Indeed, Congress in the statute set a cap on conventional ethanol…
National Honey Board Members and Alternates Named
…of the National Honey Board in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 and the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Information Order….
New Test Genetically IDs Fungal Wheat Threat
…infected plants for the presence of spore-like structures, called “conidia.” Procedures that genetically detect M. oryzae fungi are also used. However, they’re limited to species-level identifications and can’t distinguish among…
The Western View: Escaping to Morro Bay
…state and national bird sanctuary and a state wildlife refuge. Over 200 different bird species have been spotted here by the Morro Coast Audubon Society during their annual Christmas bird…
Fish and Wildlife Service Reverses Lesser Prairie Chicken Proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week the federal agency would consider re-listing the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species. The announcement comes despite the fact a…
Farmers and Ranchers to Protect Working Grasslands
…new practice for small-scale livestock grazing operations encourages greater diversity geographically and in all types of livestock operation. Small livestock operations are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency…
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
…fill one at-large position. Nominees for the regional positions must be active owners or employees of a fluid milk processor. The nominee for the at-large position may be either a…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
…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: 2016 – 60…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The Act mandates that the Department establish and oversee an Environmental Farming Program to provide incentives to farmers whose practices promote the well-being of ecosystems…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…advisory committee of organic community and stakeholder representatives established by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and operating under provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It is administered…
Odd Turkey Facts
Cathy Isom has some interesting facts about turkey that may surprise you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Odd Turkey Facts When it comes to turkey, there’s actually…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…rulemaking, today’s action finalizes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. “Renewable fuel…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 and the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served…