…supports nearly 14 million U.S. jobs. Ninety-five percent of the world population resides outside of the U.S., and if compliance standards are not met, these American workers will be unable…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…After multiple rulings against the U.S. by the World Trade Organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman, Philip Ellis said this action by Congress is long overdue….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to drought. For information on USDA’s…
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…found COOL to be non-compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation by Canada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more important now than ever to act quickly…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…million in the governor’s plan. The program has already made $20 million available in grants to financially assist farmers who want to invest in water distribution and irrigation systems that…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 3 – Research, Education and Technical Support to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 4 – Increase Governmental Efficiencies to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 5 – Ensure…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…The report serves as a set of recommendations to the Secretaries of HHS and USDA as they finalize the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However, the misleading recommendations are inconsistent…
American Farm Bureau Rolls Out New Website for GMO’s
There is a new website designed for farmers to take action. Cathy Isom tells us about it. New Website for GMO’s Visit American Farm Bureau’s Get-a-Move On.org website….
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to drought With…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
The pros and cons of the Delta water tunnel plan Governor Brown’s Tunnels The proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan is Gov. Jerry Brown’s strategy to modernize and improve the state’s…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Rodney Davis Part 2 Illinois…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…Valley and an important piece of California’s heritage. How we manage this period of uncertainty and plan for a sustainable future will substantially shape the agricultural legacy here. For some,…