…climate change.” Deputy Interior Secretary Michael L. Connor comments The federal partnership dovetails with Governor Jerry Brown’s California Water Action Plan, a suite of short- and long-term goals to put…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…control that can help halt the transmission of diseases they spread, and others. “USDA has a proven track record of performing research that has tangible benefits for the American public,…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…change adaptation planning, implementing actions, and performance metrics into USDA programs, policies and operations to minimize climate risks and exploit new opportunities that climate change may bring; Analyze how climate…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…Wetland Reserve Easement component. It is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Under WREP, states, local units of governments, non-governmental organizations and American Indian tribes collaborate with USDA…
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
…the House for taking this necessary step to securing future free trade deals that will boost American exports. “Trade Promotion Authority gives Congress the ability to set definitive goals for…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a new report that shows the U.S. biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and American jobs. He also announced…
Hog Plan
Everett Griner talks about the reduction of feral hogs is happening in today’s Agri View. Hog Plan…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…under the Endangered Species Act,” said Van Liew. “We encourage Congress to provide direction to the agencies to defer to state sage grouse management plans so that land management agencies…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. The Farm Service Agency will administer BIP. USDA continues to aggressively pursue investments in American-grown renewable energy to create new…
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
The House passed H.R. 2393, the Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act, by a vote of 300-131. Introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), H.R. 2393 amends…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
…the American Hiking Society’s “National Marina Day” and “National Get Outdoors Day,” both offering easy introductions to outdoor fun (June 13th); The National Wildlife Federation’s “Great American Campout” (June 27th)…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…pork industry exported almost $6.7 billion of pork, including about $2.5 billion just to Canada and Mexico. “If the Senate fails to act soon and tariffs are imposed, I have…
AFB’s Our Food Link Program
American Farm Bureau Federation Today Cathy Isom tells us about the American Farm Bureau’s Our Food Link grant program and how it is helping consumers learn about ag and where…