…Stewards (YES) with her ranching neighbors. The group worked collaboratively with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during development of sediment-reduction standards for the Van Duzen River, allowing the EPA…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
Negative Cash Flows for One-Fifth of Livestock Farmers November Survey Results at a Glance: For a 15th straight month, the Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral. Farmland prices decline…
Agri View: Water War
…begins. Not enough water is allowed to flow into Florida to sustain the Apalachicola Bay. Once a major oyster producing region but now a dead Bay. Whatever the final decision,…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), adding valuable perspectives to the 15-member advisory board. Appointees will begin their 5-year service on…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…Congress and governments of the other countries ratify the agreement. “The high standards in the TPP agreement should help us be more competitive and hopefully lead to even more opportunity…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…Stone. Although rainfall in October boosted enough grasses to sustain cattle, Stone noted that more storms are needed on his winter range to get creeks flowing to provide drinking water…
Post-Election Flurry of Environmental Rules Expected
…gallons. Other regulations expected by the Obama administration include governing of renewable energy development on federal lands, an offshore oil and gas leasing plan, methane standards for oil and gas…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…demonstrating our high standards and our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Mulhern. When facing these customers, Mulhern said the dairy industry must remain continuously united, which means continuing strong relationships…
Egypt Streamlines Wheat Inspection Process
…ergot is .05 percent. The inspection process replaces the previous system that required approval from three different government bodies, each with their own standards. Egypt is the worlds biggest wheat…
Farm Lending Declined in Third Quarter 2016
…farm loans originated in the third quarter decreased about 19 percent from a year ago but remained elevated by historical standards. Consistent with recent trends, the Fed report said loans…
Trade Deal Between Canada and EU Back On
…primarily responsible for holding up the deal. Officials in the Socialist region wanted stronger protections for labor, as well as stronger environmental and consumer standards. The leaders of the different…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…described control of the psyllid as only a temporary approach to slowing the spread of HLB. Quarantines to manage flow of plant material and organization of area-wide management teams to…
Belgium Region Ignoring Deadline, Leaving Infinite Timeline on CETA
…under pressure.” The region is demanding stronger safeguards on labor, environmental and consumer standards, according to the BBC. Canada’s trade minister returned home last week following last minute negotiations saying…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
…For more information about the risk of flooding after fire, NWS provides an online explanation of what causes a debris flow. Also, the California Nevada River Forecast Center provides the…