…and identifying the opportunity for U.S. poultry to step into the market gap. In the report, published by the bank’s Food & Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory team, Rabobank says…
NCBA Concerned with EPA Water Proposal
Ashley Lyon, NCBA Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the United States.” The National Cattlemen’s…
Vilsack on EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Clarifications
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides comments on the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers concerning their proposed Clean Water Act clarifications.Vilsack on EPA Proposal…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
The following is a a news release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) jointly released…
Students Plant Corn at Chukchansi Park
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Center for Land Based Learning had a workshop for it’s FARMS Leadership program at Chukchansi park in Fresno. High school students learned how to plant…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
New restrictions have been placed on an important crop protection tool used on more than 40 different California fruit, vegetable, tree and vine crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research Chairman Frank D. Lucas WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…Angeles-based West Center Produce, a wholesaler that supplies mostly to restaurants, said he expects his clients may have to pay more for produce this year. If there is not enough…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
Sabrina Hill In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
…down how USDA’s FY2015 budget proposal will support job creation and economic development through rural development and research. Rod Bain reports with Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…of the court of appeal’s decision is that a court must defer to the judgment of an agency charged with administering a statute. But in this case, there was substantial…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…applies practical, research-based principles and strategies that have proven effective at creating an environment that encourages kids to make healthy choices. The movement, which was developed by Cornell Center for…
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm……
