…reading of “waters.” Textualist arguments that ignore the operative text cannot be taken seriously.” Several agricultural groups have expressed appreciation for the decision to limit WOTUS authority. The Agricultural Retailers…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…our customers – the Nation’s agricultural producers – have to say. That’s why we’re hosting listening sessions in 11 states in addition to accepting written comments,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…volumes of conservation that will build elevation in Lake Mead, make strategic use of the improved hydrology, and build upon partnerships within and among states, urban water agencies, agricultural irrigation…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
…that put pressure on agricultural production, calling it “a massive collision of forces.” With rising consumer demands, growers have to manage the ─ sometimes contradictory ─ desires of buyers and…
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…least $50 million in annual revenue will be required to use zero-emission vehicles. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained that the rule will significantly…
Week in Review: Budget Sees Ups and Downs & Recharging Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…Secure the Border Act passed in the House last week with a vote of 219 to 213. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…said Representative Costa. “This bipartisan bill will protect American goods from unfair trading practices, that could minimize access to global markets and increase costs for consumers.” Several agricultural industry groups…
Food Spending Decreased Unevenly Across States in 2020
…inflation-adjusted, per-capita food spending were Hawaii, Washington, DC, Florida, and Nevada. These states typically have large out-of-state population inflows from nonresident workers and tourists. The spending changes occurred as health…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…decrease by $29.7 million. Funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service would receive a funding cut of $53 million. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…States are all players in creating and utilizing sustainable agricultural practices, and a collaboration of effort toward a sustainable future is an asset. And all roads lead back to the…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
The Secure the Border Act of 2023, H.R. 2, was narrowly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Several provisions have caught the attention of the agricultural industry,…
USDA Modernizing Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Efforts include adjustments to the ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) as well as Wetland…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will issue up to $75 million in competitive grants to fund projects designed to expand and improve markets for domestically produced organic products. In addition, the…