…day because we don’t have TPP, and since NAFTA was implemented, exports of American-produced beef to Mexico have grown by more than 750 percent. We’re especially concerned that the Administration…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…generated in the Santa Ynez, Ventura and Santa Clara watersheds,” the Drought Monitor said. So what options do farmers have? “I don’t know,” Doty said. “It’s going to look awfully…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…investigated the fund-raising practices of the Humane Society of the United States, last month was nominated for the EPA post by President-elect Donald Trump. “As Oklahoma attorney general, Scott Pruitt…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…‘we don’t need to come in the back door anymore; you come in the front door,’” Duvall said. “He was very good in Georgia when it came to trade. I…
Rains Don’t Damper Citrus Harvest
California received an uncommon amount of precipitation the first half of January, and more is expected. Citrus leaders said the rain hasn’t put a damper on harvest, and this season…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…and don’t reflect a consensus by experts in animal welfare and handling,” he added. “The inclusion of animal welfare requirements into the organic food production law is no different than…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…
Ad Recognizes Trump Leadership on Biofuels
The nation’s top renewable fuel advocates are celebrating inauguration week with a new television ad highlighting President-elect Donald Trump’s vocal support for jobs in the biofuels sector and offering thanks…
Drenching Rains Dent California Drought
…is reporting Lake Shasta, Lake Oroville and Don Pedro Reservoir are all above 125 percent of their historical averages. Snowpack has also increased significantly. “As far as the southern part…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…he says. Another is that a VFD is needed for any additives. “There are many additives that don’t require a VFD unless fed in combination with antibiotics,” Richards says. Another…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…for the individual’s business; the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 16,000 pounds; and the vehicle and a trailer combined don’t weigh more than 26,000 pounds or stretch…
New Board Appointees Will Join The Cotton Board
…and, Monica J. Gorman, Importer – Winchester, MA. The newly appointed alternate members are: Albert R. James, Producer – Sikeston, MO; Nathan H. Jurva, Producer – Carlsbad, NM; Don B….
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…“a good start, but we want to make it clear that we don’t expect to achieve recovery with that 40 percent.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency environmental scientist Erin Foresman suggested…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…Committee members are as follows. Jodey Arrington, representing Texas’ 19th District Don Bacon, representing Nebraska’s 2nd District James Comer, representing Kentucky’s 1st District Neal Dunn, representing Florida’s 2nd District John…