…into the agriculture industry reporting new or expanded data on Internet access, regional food systems, biomass production, agro-forestry and equine. For more information about the Census, including access to the…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…record conservation and stewardship efforts already underway. I also previewed Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement of USDA’s new regional hubs to help agriculture and forestry mitigate the impacts of a changing…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…Act of 2014 includes multiple regulatory relief provisions benefiting agricultural and forestry industries. Consolidates 23 duplicative and overlapping conservation programs into 13. Provides one year of full funding for the…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…Nutrition & Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R-MS). NCC Chairman Jimmy Dodson said, “Congress has demonstrated strong bi-partisanship and we urge President Obama to…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…food banks. Additional Reforms & Regulatory Relief The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes multiple regulatory relief provisions benefitting agricultural and forestry industries. Consolidates 23 duplicative and overlapping conservation programs into…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…drought prediction by advancing new methodologies piloted in 2013. 18.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will hire additional seasonal firefighters to suppress wildfires and take other needed actions…
USDA Climate Report Published
…Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks from Agriculture and Forestry Practices. The report is the work of 38 scientists from across academia, USDA and the federal government, who are…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
…include the light brown apple moth, glassy-winged sharpshooter, and the Asian citrus psyllid. The pests aren’t limited to the ag industry, but affect home gardeners and forestry land as well….
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…85 distinguished experts in the fields of international trade, forestry, conservation, transportation, energy, nutrition, local foods, and food safety. The Forum continues to feature the traditional USDA commodity supply and…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…oversight and nutrition; Michael Conaway of Texas, with the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management; Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania, with Conservation, Energy and Forestry; Austin Scott of Georgia, with Horticulture,…