…under the Endangered Species Act,” said Van Liew. “We encourage Congress to provide direction to the agencies to defer to state sage grouse management plans so that land management agencies…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. The Farm Service Agency will administer BIP. USDA continues to aggressively pursue investments in American-grown renewable energy to create new…
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
The House passed H.R. 2393, the Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act, by a vote of 300-131. Introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), H.R. 2393 amends…
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
…pork industry exported almost $6.7 billion of pork, including about $2.5 billion just to Canada and Mexico. “If the Senate fails to act soon and tariffs are imposed, I have…
AFB’s Our Food Link Program
American Farm Bureau Federation Today Cathy Isom tells us about the American Farm Bureau’s Our Food Link grant program and how it is helping consumers learn about ag and where…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…saves businesses money on their energy bills and creates American jobs,” Vilsack said. “All of these are crucial components to developing healthier, more economically vibrant rural communities.” REAP was created…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
Westlands Water District, along with the San Luis Delta-Mendota Water Authority, sent to the Department of the Interior a Notice of Violation of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which…
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
…Act, S. 1140, would force EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to scrap its own, extreme interpretation of the Clean Water Act and return to the drawing board, this…
EPA Abused Rulemaking Process, AFBF General Counsel Steen Tells Senate
The EPA abused and distorted the normal rule making process to pre-determine the outcome of its highly controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule, American Farm Bureau Federation General Counsel Ellen…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…those markets. Targeted underserved groups eligible for free or discounted coverage are American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
Bryan Silbermann, CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in advance of consideration of H.R. 2393, the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015: “Produce Marketing Association’s members…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…many partner organizations in getting out and exploring all types of recreational activities throughout the month. “GO Day helps American families discover opportunities for healthy, active outdoor fun close to…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…create long-term value for our communities and create a future for food. Twelve different organizations participated including Campbell Soup Company, Del Monte Foods, PRO*ACT (Greener Fields Together), SureHarvest, Sustainable Conservation…