Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution had been approved by both houses…
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
…the market or anything that could disrupt the ability of California to keep shipping to the market.” As part of helping build demand for California almonds, ABC participated in the…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
Several organizations representing agricultural interests have expressed appreciation for the Congressional effort to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The Congressional Review Act joint resolution…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…every time they filled up. Those savings will disappear on June 1 unless our leaders in Washington take action. They need to act quickly to ensure that lower-cost E15 is…
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
…had, and the importance of building up the future of ag. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…and rural small businesses with clean energy access. Grants are being made available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) with funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. “Supporting renewable…
USDA Announces Additional Help for Distressed Farmers
…22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The announcement builds on financial assistance offered to borrowers through the same program in October 2022. The IRA directed USDA to expedite assistance…
Senate Passes Congressional Review of WOTUS, Biden Expected to Veto
The U.S. Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule. It passed by a 53-43 vote with…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…water service and repayment contractors north-of-Delta will now receive 80 percent of their contract total. South-of-Delta contractors have also received the same 80 percent allocation. Initial allocations had been more…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…Repair Act would require manufacturers to make certain tools and documents available to independent repair providers and owners. The SMART Act would allow repair shops to use alternative or off-brand…
Eating Almonds Before Meals May Help Lower Blood Sugar
…and the first-of-its-kind statistically significant reduction in measures of prediabetes by calling the reversal of prediabetes through diet “the holy grail of medicine.” Better glucose control over time through dietary…
AgNet Weekly: Court Ruling on WOTUS, Black Vulture Relief Act Introduced
…Johannes, Director of Government Affairs for NCBA and the Public Lands Council, about the Black Vulture Relief Act. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture…