…agriculture will pay more for energy and fertilizer under this plan, but the harm won’t stop there,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said. “Effects will especially hit home…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
…by 2030 from existing power plants based on emission levels from 2005. The American Farm Bureau Federation says this proposal will harm the nation’s economy, rural communities and America’s farm…
Earl Williams Receives Distinguished Service Award
…the National Cotton Council, the American Cotton Producers, the NCGA’s Advisory Policy Council and Supima’s board. A native of Arkansas, where his family was involved in cotton farming, Williams came…
SJV Weekly Cotton Market Review
…well under partly cloudy to sunny conditions with daytime highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Local experts reported good stands and expanding leaf area on young plants. Insect…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…as they make critical decisions about new programs that impact their livelihoods. The new tools that will be developed will empower farmers and ranchers to select the plan that best…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…the U.S. meat sector strongly supported Japan’s entry into the TPP talks, as did most of American agriculture. “A country can’t shield its primary agricultural products from competition and still…
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
The American Farm Bureau says public attitudes may be changing toward the anti-GMO movement – despite local bans, bills and ballot questions. AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s At…
USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website
…of www.choosemyplate.gov will learn ways to plan, purchase and prepare healthy meals. The new section includes USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website tips and strategies to save money,…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. Vilsack made the announcement in Bay City, Mich.,…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…impact on improving the health and diet quality of Americans. USDA offers a broad spectrum of strategies to empower low-income families to purchase healthier foods.” Consumers who visit the Healthy…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…climate change resiliency.” In January, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the California Water Action Plan outlining…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
…and hardest, but they will cause losses that ricochet throughout the wider economy and the environment. Congress must act quickly to ease the pain by finalizing effective drought-relief legislation.” The…
Passage of the Emergency Drought Relief Act
…Act, Sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. Westlands Water District General Manager Thomas Birmingham issued the following statement upon the passage of the act. “Passage of this legislation…