Pruitt “President-elect Trump’s selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers—in fact, to all who are threatened by EPA’s regulatory…
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results….
Funding for Robotic Research
…Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense, and Department of Energy. “These technologies are helping meet farm labor needs and making farming safer, more efficient, and more profitable,” said NIFA Director…
CFBF President Urges Farmers to Work Toward Change
…with other agricultural organizations and partners. In discussing the election of Donald Trump as president and the implications of the incoming administration, Wenger acknowledged concerns about trade and immigration policy….
Dairy Groups Detail Importance of Dairy Trade
…and urged the Trump Administration to closely monitor other nations’ compliance with existing market access concessions. Emphasizing the need to ensure a level international playing field, Mulhern said that competitors…
Poultry Industry Fears RFS Increase Will Alter Grain Prices
…this cap, ethanol exports were not envisioned. However, according to the Energy Information Administration, U.S. exports have averaged nearly 840 million gallons in the past two years and are trending…
House Speaker Promises Regulation Relief
…of the U.S. rule by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ryan’s comments put House leadership in line with President-elect Donald Trump as Trump opposes the rule. For now, the rule remains…
Nations Racing to Fill Trade Leadership Gap Left by U.S.
…years to negotiate, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the deal on day one of his Presidency. Trade experts agree the move opens the door for a new…
Dairy Exports to Increase by $500 Million in 2017
…However, trade is uncertain going forward as the incoming Trump administration has vowed to renegotiate trade agreements with all three countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Meat-Cancer Link Debate Heats Up Again
…the group’s chances after filing the petition, saying “We recognize that the chances of the Trump administration taking advantage of the opportunity to protect public health is slim. At CSPI,…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…facing his farm: the strength of the dollar. In the immediate aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s election, for example, the Mexican peso lost value against the dollar. “As their peso…
Ending Subsidies for Renewable Energy
…bureau this week she is being considered to lead the EPA, following a meeting with President-elect Trump. Hartnett White, along with Trump, both show an interested in slashing regulations by…
Australia Moving on TPP
…according to Politico. The official report gives the government the green light to submit TPP to lawmakers for final approval. Despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to leave the trade…
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
…entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Personnel Administration. Individuals interested in serving on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board must…