…farm—or cut trees, or build homes, or otherwise use the land for any productive, economic activity—then this is not the Land of Liberty,” Stallman told attendees. “It is not the…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about this…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…trees, or build homes, or otherwise use the land for any productive, economic activity—then this is not the Land of Liberty,” Stallman told attendees. “It is not the country that…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…and Texas cattle producer, agreed, saying he is pleased the guidelines recognize all the strong science that supports the many Americans who are looking to build a healthful diet with…
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
…experience with cybercrime. It’s hard to catch the criminals in the act as the shipments look normal and legal moving through the state. Calkins says the other issue is that…
Farmer Drone Rules
…For more information, please contact the Airworthiness Certification Service, AIR-113, at 202-267-1575.If the FAA determines the project does not present an unreasonable safety risk, the local FAA Manufacturing Inspection District…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…10,125,149 acres across the United States, surpassing the previous record set in 2006. The Secretary renewed the call for Congress to pass the bi-partisan Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. In 2015,…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…anaerobic digesters). Anaerobic digesters are expensive to build, but are a proven and highly effective method of reducing GHGs, particularly methane, from agriculture. As such, digesters are a smart investment…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…to limited access to transportation and also to their lack of legal status which reduce their access to neighborhood businesses, services and community activities in general. Fear of being picked…
NPPC Year in Review
…August of this year but is on hold by a federal court, for now. Other major issues in 2016 include the Trans-Pacific Partnership and reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act….
The Western View: Water Projects
Len Wilcox’s Western View: Keep on point to build water projects. The Western View: Water Projects California is getting quite a Christmas present this year, with lots of heavy rain…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…more than four years of drought have left a water deficit around the state that may be difficult to overcome in just one winter season. “Clearly, this is much better…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…I know there’s immense safety in growing GMO crops. Farmers need to do a better job getting our message out.” Don points out that growing organic tomatoes is more complicated…