…bargaining table. We urge the House now to act swiftly in passing trade promotion authority to protect the future of agricultural trade. “The American Farm Bureau applauds Sens. Orrin Hatch…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
…and better paying jobs are created in rural America and communities throughout the country by the additional economic activity that flows from expanded farm and food businesses. “Standing still is…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…of informational documents and online resources including fact sheets, frequently asked questions and brochures to help farmers understand what they need to do. We’ve also conducted informational meetings and training…
The Western View: The March Against Myths
…event that someone in ag might just ignore, as everyone has a right to their opinion. But lately a backlash to the anti-GMO movement has been building and now, groups…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…WTO, it is more important now than ever to act quickly to avoid a protracted trade war with our two largest trade partners. After hearing from members of the agriculture…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…After multiple rulings against the U.S. by the World Trade Organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman, Philip Ellis said this action by Congress is long overdue….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…use efficiency and build long term health of working crop, pasture, and range lands. These practices include building soil health by using cover crops and no-till, which allow the soil…
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…found COOL to be non-compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation by Canada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more important now than ever to act quickly…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…substantial assistance to farmers to increase their water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, build dairy digesters and increase soil resilience. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) would receive $40…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 3 – Research, Education and Technical Support to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 4 – Increase Governmental Efficiencies to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 5 – Ensure…
The Western View: Teosinte
…selection, and everything tastes better, is less expensive, grows more efficiently, or is healthier because of it. Manipulating genes is just an improvement on an ancient technique that we use…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
…now through June 16, 2015 for the FUTP 60 national in-school nutrition and physical-activity program activated in California by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) on behalf of the state’s…
Strong Soil
What type of soil we build on and its properties goes a long way in determining how strong and safe our structure will be. Today Cathy Isom checks out the…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to drought With…