…we are eager to work with EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler as his team initiates the rulemaking process.” In 2011, EPA approved the use of E15 in all light-duty vehicles…
NMPF Mulhern on FDA Request for Comments on Dairy Food Labeling
…In fact, the docket recognizes many of the same issues we’ve brought to light over the last four decades: that plant-based products are packaged, merchandised and sold in the same…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…Sue Poole Owner Trinity Valley Dairy, NY Derek Poole Owner Trinity valley Farms, NY Kelsi Poole Owner Trinity valley Farms, NY Julie Kurr Agronomy Business Manager Agfinity Inc. Sarah Dean…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…like the light at the end of the tunnel is a train coming at my farmers. They need to know there’s an off-ramp or an end to this.” John Thune…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…and domestic purposes contrary to the prioritization scheme carefully established by Congress.” In light of the concerns raised in the letter, the DOI has made the recommendation for SWRCB to…
Secretary Perdue Statement on EJC Ruling on Genome Editing
…while continuing to ensure these products are safe. In light of the ECJ ruling, USDA will re-double its efforts to work with partners globally towards science- and risk-based regulatory approaches.”…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
…also remains light. The average nut set per tree is 5,677, down .6 percent from 2017. The Nonpareil average nut set of 4,924 is down 13.9 percent from last year’s…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…The amount of leaf litter on the orchard floor combined with relatively low levels of light that actually reach the orchard floor can have adverse effects on the growth of…
Farmers Set to Attend the NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
…Jill Chi, Minnesota Konnor Dehmlow, Colorado Danielle Endvick, Wisconsin Jesse Endvick, Wisconsin Kat Johnson, Virginia Amanda Martin, North Dakota Tyler Neubauer, North Dakota Christina Pegg, Hawaii Sarah Rachor, Montana Elliott…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
…Committee. Low commodity prices, rising interest rates and an uncertain future for exports hang heavy over America’s farm and ranch land. But today’s vote means light on the horizon. We…
Farm and Biofuel Coalition Demands that EPA Account for Lost Volumes
…that we hope will bring more transparency and accountability to the small refiner exemption process,” said Donnell Rehagen, CEO, NBB. “This petition is intended to shine some light on a…
Abnormal Weather Takes A Toll on California Olive Crop
…many orchards actually have a very light, to next to no bloom at all,” said Dani Lightle, Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County. “There’s an orchard here or…
Celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day
…fresh strawberries and whipped cream. You could also make your own whipped cream. Strawberries are the perfect, refreshing, light snack on a beautiful warm day! Strawberries are a very healthy…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…a light dusting is required when spreading it out in the garden. Just make sure that ash is strictly made from real wood. We would never want to put the…