…been a better time to build or expand a Worm Farming business. The world is craving sustainable waste reduction and highly productive organic growing methods. Prices have never been higher…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
…BY 2.0/Wikipedia image USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public input on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements. Announced last week, the proposed…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
…management practices and the development of resistant tomato varieties against this virus. Additionally, the agency seeks to better understand the economic implications associated with the various regulatory options. Brian German…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected petitions that sought stricter regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Environmental groups had initially sent the CAFO petitions back in 2017…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…in recent years to purchase productive land by foreign entities, particularly China.” Senator Cramer is a cosponsor of the FARM Act, known in long form as the Foreign Adversary Risk…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
…Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, says even that may be too much. He’s a cosponsor of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act. Senator Cramer joins host Sabrina…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…Schmidt explained. “What we try to do is get the ideas, vet the ideas, build the plan, and then make sure you’re agile enough to adjust if needed. Because we…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff or subsurface drainage. Available on the Internet, the modules…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…The study shows farmers can build resilience across a diversity of soil types, geographies, and cropping systems. Among the key findings across 29 farms, Soil Health Management Systems increased net…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…part of the $3.1 billion to help certain distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “USDA continues to make progress on…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
