…create labeling mandates for foods with ingredients that have been genetically modified. Food labeling “is an area where we need a clear federal standard, not a piecemeal approach across the…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
South Africa now is accepting U.S. pork exports. The National Pork Producers Council, which worked with the Obama administration to convince Pretoria to lift a de facto ban on U.S….
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
In testimony today, the National Pork Producers Council urged congressional lawmakers to work with the Obama administration to improve the preparedness of the United States to deal with a foreign…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results. Resources List of 2016 watersheds National Water Quality Initiative webpage National Water Quality Initiative success stories Resource Stewardship webpage…
Agri View: Marijuana, a Hot Crop
…the west. Here’s what it looks like. The fisher’s population in California has been plummeting lately, and last year it was proposed to be federally listed as a Threatened Species,…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
…now undergoing environmental review. For the last two years, federal and state fish and wildlife agencies have been working together closely as a Real-Time Drought Operations Management Team to capture…
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
…the President’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposalset forth by the administration earlier this month. The letters request Congressional approval of the $860.374 million funding level outlined in the President’s FY17…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
…and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture….
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., to set up a federal GMO labeling system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
…resource helps federal, state and private partners better target our work to restore and protect this vast landscape – supporting wildlife, rural economies, and the Western way of life,” said…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
Everett Griner talks about drugs and production solutions in today’s Agri View. Drugs, Unsolvable Problem From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Illegal Drug Trade The illegal drug trade is a global…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…about USDA’s support under this Administration for organic producers and businesses can be found at www.usda.gov/results. Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. Contact a…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…what the heck that was all about. Well, It’s about a movement to privatize federal land. Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion Some large cattle ranches still exist as they…