The American Trucking Association said it was cautiously optimistic that phase two of the Obama Administration’s standards for greenhouse gas and fuel emissions in commercial trucks are reachable. They also…
Environmental Impact Report Draft Released
…Water Project operating reserves from $32 million to $150 million to cover emergencies and short-term cash flow deficiencies. It would also update 55-year-old billing provisions to create a more comprehensive…
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
The Obama Administration Tuesday announced new carbon-emission standards for ‘big trucks’ in the administration’s efforts to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakens
…suffer negative cash flows where cash expenses exceed cash revenues for 2016. This month, bankers estimated farmland prices have fallen by six percent over the past 12 months. However, there…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…work trucks. These standards will result in significant GHG emissions reductions and fuel efficiency improvements across all of these vehicle types. For example, when the standards are fully phased in,…
Canada and China Canola Talks End Without Deal
China recently threatened to toughen its inspection standards for canola imports from Canada, threatening up to $2 billion in Canadian canola exports. Canada is the world’s largest exporter of canola,…
Obama Tells Congress That TPP Is Coming
…labor and environmental standards in countries like Vietnam. Currency manipulation is another part of the deal that Congress wants answers on. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…that reflected lower commodity prices, a strong U.S. dollar and divestitures. Cash flow from operations equaled $3.41 billion. Fourth-quarter results The company recorded an adjusted operating loss of $19 million…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…promote color. Grape vines had some leaves pulled to improve air flow and sun light, and were being trellised. Olives were pruned and irrigated and began to size up. Some…
Multi-Party Water Exchange Will Benefit Donner Lake
…As a result, the releases from Donner Lake were reduced to a flow rate of 15 cubic feet per second, as negotiated. This reduced flow will be maintained through August…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…the country, according to the agriculture ministry. Until the committee issues its report, the international standards will continue to be applied. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…the group says “proposed changes to outdoor access standards could have a detrimental impact to both animal health and food safety.” Other Senators signing the letter include Agriculture Committee Ranking…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…California orange growers who feared the mandarins would cannibalize their sales took action to attract and keep consumers, Nelsen says. They increased orange maturity standards so consumers who buy fruit…
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
EPA Closing in on Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule The Environmental Protection Agency is inching closer to finalizing standards for certifying workers who apply dangerous, restricted-use pesticides to crops. In…