…administration effort to define what local authorities need to manage groundwater and describe a potential state role if local efforts prove unsuccessful. It’s that potential state role that concerns farmers…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…every dollar invested in agricultural research returns $20 to the economy. We have accelerated commercialization of federal research and government researchers are working closely with the private sector to develop…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…risk to people and is not a food safety concern. “USDA has been working closely with the pork industry and our state and federal partners to solve this problem. Together,…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…they receive in federal resources, will conduct activities that help maintain or increase the demand for U.S. agricultural commodities overseas. Applications for 2015 export development program funding will be accepted…
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
The Obama administration announced in February an effort to significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…agricultural educational organizations. All applicants are required to provide funds or in-kind support from non-federal sources in an amount that is at least equal to 25 percent of the federal…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…safeguard our farms and natural resources from invasive threats.” USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sought project suggestions from states and U.S. territories, universities, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations,…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…28, 2014, FSA published on the Federal Register notices for the extension of the following programs: (1) Marketing Assistance Loans; (2) Milk Income Loss Contract; (3) Dairy Indemnity Payment Program;…
NCBA Concerned with EPA Water Proposal
Ashley Lyon, NCBA Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the United States.” The National Cattlemen’s…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…However, one-third of the nation’s waters still do not meet standards. The proposed rule will be open for public comment for 90 days from publication in the Federal Register. The…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
…administration says they are working to address those. For more information, please CLICK HERE. Growing Pains for National Organic Program For information about the USDA National Organic Program, please CLICK…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…new and expanded efforts to connect organic farmers and businesses with resources that will ensure the continued growth of the organic industry domestically and abroad. During this Administration, USDA has…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
…Priority LaVigne sat down with AgNet West’s Gary Cooper at the California Seed Association annual meeting and discussed a number of federal important issues. For this interview, please CLICK HERE….
Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer
…opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as part of a final agreement. Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer…