…risk for farmers, ranchers and others in the 26 states that are not already protected from the unlawful 2015 rule by previous court decisions. “The flawed 2015 rule—which two courts…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
FDA Extends FSMA Compliance
…animal food facilities, firms with less than 500 employees will need to come into compliance with the hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls regulations by September 17, with the FDA…
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
Everett Griner talks about our colleges and universities providing scholarships for agriculture students in today’s Agri View. Scholarships for Agriculture Students You know, more and more of our colleges and…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…farmers as results of the confidential NASS crop survey play a key role in determining the implementation of farm payments and programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program (county option),…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmers. A new report released by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center estimates the…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…announced that he was going to change course and allow the agriculture industry to continue using the product shortly after President Trump took office. The EPA responded to pressures from…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…at various approaches to achieve better water efficiency in a multitude of areas. The agriculture industry has been a big proponent of equipment that reduces water use and can potentially…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…focused exclusively on rural entrepreneurs launching food and agriculture businesses. Competitors are invited to submit for-profit business ideas related to food and agriculture online at http://fb.org/aginnovationchallenge by Sept. 24. “Farm…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…in storage above and below ground,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It’s a huge step in the right direction.” The spending approval is one of…
Farm Export Prices Post Large Declines in July
U.S. agriculture export prices fell 5.3 percent last month. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows the decline is the largest drop in farm exports since 2011. The…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
The Department of Agriculture announced a $124 million investment Tuesday to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure in 23 states. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett…