The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the individual who will be taking over duties as Agricultural Advisor. The Rob Snyder appointment to the position is being celebrated by…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…but FWA and its predecessor agency have operated, maintained, and repaired it under contract with Reclamation since 1986. The canal’s diminished capacity has resulted in up to 300,000 acre-feet of…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…measured for their quantifiable environmental benefits. “Secretary Vilsack’s focus on pilots to get the policy ‘right’ will help inform future discussions and ensure we are doing the best for the…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
…approximately one-third of the swine by the second week post-vaccination, with full protection of all swine achieved by the fourth week. The announcement follows a previous announcement that USDA is…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…eligible for drought assistance. The bill also includes $275 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program and approximately $25 million for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. A total of $750…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…improvements. Tomich, who is the founder of the UC Davis Food Systems Lab and distinguished professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, said that an expansion of current…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…program changes with the public and to solicit input on the programs. The event is organized by NASS in cooperation with the World Agricultural Outlook Board, Farm Service Agency, Economic…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…environmental and conservation groups. Several funding priorities to help mitigate the impact of drought conditions and issues of wildfire were pointed out in the letter. “While the bipartisan infrastructure package…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
…on your citrus trees. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…from American roadways each year. Previously, Samantha Levy led AFT’s climate work in New York, collaborating with farm and environmental groups to incorporate farmers into the state’s Climate Leadership and…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
Several agricultural groups submitted recommendations for a revised definition of “waters of the United States,” known as the WOTUS rule. Comments were filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
…or government agency can request our services and they don’t have to pay a thing,” said Lisa Finke, Canine Detection Services CEO. “Right now, USDA has given me permission to…
