The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority today with a vote of 218 to 208, as stand-alone legislation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association strongly supports TPA and applauds…
National Pollinator Celebration
Cathy Isom fills us in on the place to BEE to celebrate National Pollinator’s Week. National Pollinator Celebration Learn more about National Pollinator Week celebration….
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
The House Interior appropriations bill passed through committee today 30 to 21. The Public Lands Council (PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly support the bill, which allocates…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
It’s National Pollinator Week, June 15-21! Join us on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to learn about bees, birds, bats and other pollinating animals at the…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
…the American Hiking Society’s “National Marina Day” and “National Get Outdoors Day,” both offering easy introductions to outdoor fun (June 13th); The National Wildlife Federation’s “Great American Campout” (June 27th)…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the Senate to take up legislation to repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry, following today’s House vote to…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), an agency within the Department of Commerce, regarding the potential effects on winter-run Chinook salmon of reoperating Trinity Reservoir violated section…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…to reform the way wildfire suppression is funded,” said Jewell. “These reforms are necessary to ensure that federal land managers can continue to protect our national parks, national forests, public…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
It’s June National Dairy Month and California’s Gov. Brown has just announced that June is also “Real California Milk Month.” In honor of this holiday, here are California dairy-inspired recipes…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell invites children and families to experience the many benefits of nature by participating in the 8th annual National Get Outdoors Day, Saturday, June 13,…
2015 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…growers conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pacific Regional Office from May 8 to May 27, 2015. The survey used a random sampling design based on total dried…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…competition provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations being cultivated in rural regions of the United States. It is the first national business competition focused exclusively…