…in its administration of water supplies. Several areas were highlighted as needing improvement. State Auditor Grant Parks said DWR’s forecasting models inadequacies have already resulted in miscalculations of water supplies…
Peterson Says Trade Only a Small Part of Farm Bill
…know, what does the administration do in terms of promoting trade? There’s been some criticism that they haven’t been doing what they should be doing, that they haven’t put enough…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…that was first launched in March 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
EPA to Recommend Delaying Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program
…1.2 billion in 2025. Prices for equivalent biofuel credits have recently traded over $2 each. The two sources also say the Biden Administration is still hoping to pass a final…
Supreme Court Limits WOTUS Authority
The broad authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its administration of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been curbed. A decision issued by the U.S. Supreme…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today.USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
Image by Gernot Reipen from Pixabay With the Biden Administration’s deep focus on conservation and the environment, some agriculture groups and individual farmers are worried about mandatory conservation efforts. However,…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
The Biden Administration this week announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers. They say the funding will help…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…be taken from the Kern River which could otherwise contribute to additional flooding of the Tulare Lake Basin. Additionally, the Newsom Administration is pursuing flood-related legislation to help the state…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
You may use less electricity this summer, but that’s not necessarily completely good news. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a…
Week in Review: Wet Weather Allows for Full Allocations & ‘Screams’ for More Storage
…guidance for milk alternatives is reopening after an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Hemp Report Shows Considerable Drop in Acreage and Value
…a reflection of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies. “Today’s USDA report makes clear what has been evident in the industry for years: The economic opportunity for U.S. farmers…
Comment Period for Milk Alternatives Labeling to Reopen
The comment window for the draft guidance for milk alternatives is reopening after an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Originally, the 60-day comment period ended on…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed in their communities,” Torres Small said. “The investments we’re announcing today demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration is…