…Waters Protection Rule will replace the 2015 Waters of the United States rule that would have given federal agencies extensive authority to regulate routine farming activities. “The old WOTUS rule…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…“The new rule more clearly defines which waters are subject to federal jurisdiction and which waters are subject to state protection, clarity that was severely lacking in the 2015 rule.”…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…expand our exports and really address some of the market access barriers that we’ve had in China.” The 86-page trade agreement is said to include provisions that China will be…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…the same time, state government needs to invest in projects of statewide scale and importance and tackle challenges beyond the scope of any region.” The 147-page draft document is available…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…signs. You can see the data compared on page two of this Rhyme fungicide fact sheet. Rhyme fungicide is labeled for use in drip irrigation systems, giving you the convenience…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…other major U.S. poultry companies including Tyson Foods, Butterball, Pilgrim’s Pride and Sanderson Farms. China initially banned American poultry from entering the country back in 2015 after an avian influenza…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…announced, and his wife and children appeared on stage as he came up to receive the award. This year’s keynote speakers during the luncheons on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11,…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…China’s commitment to purchase more agricultural products. American agriculture has been caught in the trade war crosshairs and it’s time to turn the page. We encourage the administration to continue…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…farms and 21 businesses in Montgomery and Page counties. “This second round of ReConnect funding will help USDA be an even stronger partner in closing the digital divide in America’s…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…and to explore how this research supports the California almond community in growing the farm of the future, visit Almonds.com/GrowingGood. [1] University of California, Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…as has the final liquidation of the massive government-acquired stocks of skim milk powder the European Union built up in 2015 and 2016. These developments more than offset a drop…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…from last year, after three years of decline since 2015,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. “Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…also have an average adjusted gross income (AGI) for tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017 of less than $900,000 unless at least 75 percent of the person’s or legal entity’s…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…of U.S. poultry products. The ban was enacted in 2015 after the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the U.S. While the U.S. has been free of HPAI…
