…equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…professionals. The program also ensures that vocational agricultural program curricula align with current career standards and agricultural safety and health regulations. “Our farmers and ranchers and their families deserve up-to-date…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…uniform standards and research investment targeted to organic production. Organic is fueled by consumers, and it thrives when USDA recognizes the importance of organic to rural economies and to rural…
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
…school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes; and integrate food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. Promotional activities and experiential learning also serve as an additional form of nutrition…
Farmers, Ranchers Ask Congress to Strengthen Safety Net
…full-fledged financial crisis in rural America, a good many farmers and ranchers are not going to be able to cash-flow in 2017,” the groups wrote. “With USDA projecting continued low…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
…fuel economy standards. In 2012, EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promulgated final regulations establishing the CAFE and GHG standards for 2017-2025. Included in the final rule was…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
…finding. USDA also continues to communicate with trading partners to encourage adherence to OIE standards and minimize trade impacts. OIE trade guidelines call on countries to base trade restrictions on…
Effective Dairy Safety Net Requires Federal Spending
…into the next year. In spite of the fact that dairy cash flow was down, participation was described as “anemic.” University of Missouri economist Scott Brown said the ongoing concern…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…irrigation systems at a constant pressure and flush particles that can cause blockages and inefficiency · Flow meters that give growers exact information on how much water is being applied…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…these available in an NPIP Program Standards document. (2) The rule also amended the regulations to provide for the Program Standards document to be updated through the issuance of a…
South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open to U.S. Corn
…milling companies in South Africa in the United States, offering them information about the U.S. grain handling system and quality standards. In the fall of 2016, the U.S. Grains Council…
USDA Announces Recommended Decision on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…order would recognize the unique market structure of the California dairy industry through tailored performance-based standards to determine eligibility for pool participation. The proposed order provides for the recognition of…
Organic Welfare Rule Delayed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is delaying implementation of a controversial new rule on animal welfare standards for organic livestock and poultry. The delay is due to President…
NASA Report: San Joaquin Valley Land Continues to Sink
…County has caused the Aqueduct to drop more than two feet. As a result of the sinking, the Aqueduct at this stretch can carry a flow of only 6,650 cubic…