…have been following the case of Duarte Nursery v. Army Corps of Engineers very closely. As you may know, the interpretations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and its farming…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…across the country, and the organic sector is growing and creating the kinds of healthy, environmentally friendly products that consumers are increasingly demanding.” The popularity of produce and protein The…
FY18 Federal Budget Very Concerning
…that are critical to America’s cotton farming families. The NCC emphasized that U.S. cotton producers already are struggling with difficult economic conditions and the lack of access to the same…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
First-ever Agriculture in America Sustainability Report by USFRA highlights examples of exemplary sustainable farming practices on farms across the nation. This week at the Sustainable Brands Conference, a national event…
Plants That Are a Magnet for Bees
…bee-friendly trees and shrubs with the objective of helping homeowners who have the desire to help the bee population and find the right plants for their yards. In the past…
Agri View: Food and Fiber
Everett Griner talks about California producing more than just food in today’s Agri View. When most people think about farming and California they think about fruit,…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…levels that ensure the success and vibrancy of farming communities and rural America.” USW Dismayed by Budget Proposal to Eliminate Trade Development Programs U.S. Wheat Associates is very disappointed that…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
Cathy Isom takes us on a farm venture with the new children’s book teaching youngsters how to connect farming with food production. That’s coming up on This Land…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…of thousands of farming and manufacturing jobs in communities across the country,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA president and CEO. “The issues of geographical indications, intellectual property rights and ways…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…Washington State Republican Dan Newhouse. Organic researchers say the funding is needed because farmers and consumers both are asking for enhanced research in organic farming. From the National Association of…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council filed comments this week to the EPA calling for immediate action on several burdensome regulations the agency put forward under…
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
…initiated a national campaign to raise awareness for the current farm crisis. “We’re in the midst of a farm crisis,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “Net farm income has been…
Agri View: American Grown Tea
…I think the Willamette Valley is the location of the new farming effort. Tea is grown in a dozen different varieties. Most of us don’t even know what variety we…
NFU, Coalition of Rural Organizations Oppose Elimination of Rural Development Mission Area and Under Secretary
…they provide desirable amenities and jobs. Underfunding, understaffing or demoting the Rural Development Mission Area within USDA would cause real harm to programs that benefit farming and rural communities.” Rural…