…with December’s numbers coming in at 362 million gallons. “We are proud to be delivering record gallons of American made biodiesel, but that success is undermined by the fact our…
Agricultural Research Service Receives Communication Guidance
…directed ARS staff not publish press releases, photos, fact sheets or social media content until further notice. A similar memo was sent to staff of the Environmental Protection Agency. However,…
Trump Freezes EPA Grants and Communications
…a reduction of regulatory grasp by the EPA, specifically targeting Clean Air Act regulations and the Waters of the U.S. rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
…file a 1099 for contract laborers is now a month earlier than in years past. Previously, the copy to be filed with the IRS was not due until the end…
Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference This Weekend
Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), is gearing up for the 56th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference. This year’s conference is being held January…
AFBF Endorses Bills to Repeal Death Tax
The American Farm Bureau Federation has endorsed bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to repeal the federal estate tax. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said the bills are needed because…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
By Kim Kaplan, USDA Agriculture Research Service Geneticist Ed Buckler measures a maize ear for statistical analysis. Photo by Scott Bauer. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Edward Buckler will receive…
Maintaining Pork Exports to Canada, Mexico Critical
The National Pork Producers Council committed to work with the Trump administration to preserve tariff-free market access for U.S. pork exports to Canada and Mexico. The administration is planning to…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…up with policies aimed at opening foreign markets for American farm products. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement: “We viewed TPP as a positive agreement…
National Peanut Butter Day
…This Land of Ours. Download National Peanut Butter Day What’s found in 94 percent American homes, is packed in a jar either creamy or chunky, and is a favorite everyday…
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…Department of Agriculture for now is Michael Young, USDA’s Office of Budget and Program Analysis director. He will serve as acting secretary until the Senate confirms former Georgia Governor Sonny…
Trump EPA Plan Calls for Eliminating WOTUS
…and unnecessary.” A leaked agency action plan for the administration lists WOTUS, along with Clean Air Act greenhouse gas regulations, the Clean Power Plan and the Total Maximum Daily Load…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in accordance with guidance from the White House issued January 20, 2017, today issued a stay for…
NMPF, USDEC Urge Trump Administration Not to Cede Export Opportunities
…with growing Asian markets for American dairy products,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. Mulhern “While we recognize that TPP as it now stands has no path forward, we…