…Federal Communications Commission, 80 percent of the 24 million Americans who lack broadband access live in rural areas and on tribal lands. USDA plays an important role in helping rural…
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
…southern district of the U.S. District Court in Texas. “This court should enjoin the WOTUS rule that’s already enjoined in 24 other states, in order to give much-needed consistency in…
Wildfire Inadvertently Provides New Research Opportunities
…order. Once that is completed the staff will begin working on what can be accomplished with the circumstances at hand. “We’re already looking to convene a group of researchers here…
Another Poll Shows Farmer Support for Trump Fading
…Donald Trump in 2016, only 54 percent would vote for him again. Nearly 2,500 farmers participated in the online poll. 51 percent of those participating view the president as favorable,…
American Prefer Grocery Stores Over Online Ordering
A Gallup poll shows consumers are slow to migrate to online grocery shopping. The report released last week found 84 percent of adults say the never order groceries online and…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…statewide, according to a new study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board (CRB). “Compliance with environmental regulations not associated with groundwater sustainability is estimated to increase costs by $17.7 million,…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…had a healthy agricultural climate, and now, some 500,000 tourists come see it every year. World’s Only Corn Palace What makes the corn palace special are the murals. These images…
AFBF, Coalition Seek Reprieve from Order Reviving Flawed WOTUS Rule
…“Enormously consequential national regulations like the WOTUS rule—which subject commonplace activities involved in building, farming, and pest management to a complex and burdensome federal permitting and enforcement scheme—should not apply…
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. An Ag Web Dot Com article notes German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating…
Agri View: Cattlemen COOL Legal Battle
…the beef carried a label that said “Product of the USA”. The cattlemen sued. They produced proof that the sale of the imported beef had caused them great financial harm….
American Farm Bureau Coalition Fights to Stop Illegal 2015 WOTUS Rule
…the rule’s implementation. “That is all the more true for the plaintiffs before this (Southern Texas) Court,” the notice stated. “Allowing the WOTUS Rule to come into effect in 26…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…and families,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “We commit to work more closely with the states to reduce the frequency and severity of wildfires. We commit to strengthening…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…to compete in a live pitch competition at AFBF’s 100th Annual Convention in New Orleans on Jan. 13. The final four teams will compete to win: Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of…