Back in November of 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sweeping changes to parameters for rodenticide use. A 75-day public comment that was subsequently opened will close on…
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
…like to integrate some new environmental parameter to be more precise in estimating the real temperature that the tree and the buds are feeling during these warm and sunny days…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…the Biden administration for issuing an official rejection of a recent proposed compromise from Mexico on biotech corn imports into the country. The development came during a meeting between Mexican…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
Should there be an investigation into the high price of eggs? That’s coming up on this land of ours. A U.S. farm group is asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…a series of unique challenges in recent years. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program will provide financial support to cover a portion of producers’ estimated marketing costs…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…stepped into the spotlight several years ago when he took on the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers over their Waters of the U.S. rule, under which he was cited…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…amendments until March 22. The proposal includes revising and clarifying record requirements, including the condition that distribution records need to be interested into a Tribal, State, or Federal database, and…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…for the entire food supply chain. Most notably, the merger would be harmful to fresh produce suppliers. The organizations recently submitted a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…administrations to direct relevant federal and state agencies to waive all impediments that limit operations of the Delta pumps to ensure none of these storm flows go to waste.” Congressman…
