…substances. Canada then continued to build on this approach by translating it into a national program. The agreement to pursue that national path was reached in July 2016 when the…
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…broaden the scope of the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) of 1921 related to using “unfair, unjustly discriminatory or deceptive practices” and to giving “undue or unreasonable preferences or advantages.”…
Making Products More Biodegradable With Starch
…The coatings resist water better than those prepared from pure PVOH, according to Selling. A drop of water on paper coated with these complexes remains on the surface for minutes…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…of the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (pdf). The Act limits USDA user fees to 15 percent of the Board’s annual projected revenue. Organizational Structure The Board consists…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…income and household income, farmers feel better about things than they did back in December, Hill said. “They feel better about the current situation and they feel better about their…
Ag Leaders Meet with EPA Administrator
…for required Endangered Species Act reviews of registrations and re-registrations of crop protection products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Soybean Association Ag Leaders Meet…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
As Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California today, state agencies released a long-term plan to better prepare the state for future…
Avoiding Mistakes in Lawn Care
…Also, keep in mind grass that sits in the shade of a tree. Due to the limited light reaching the canopy of the lawn, it will perform better if maintained…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…first watershed advisor. Tate praises Lewis’ ability to “put his quiet, honest, credible manner to good work” to help build trust and understanding so communities can have frank discussions about…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…conservation programs through the appropriations process. The letter underscores the importance of leaving funding intact for key farm bill conservation programs, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Stewardship Program…
House Agriculture Committee Examines Impacts of Tax Code on Agriculture Industry
…reform, it is important to highlight the unique challenges of the agricultural industry and explore opportunities within the tax code to better support a vibrant farm sector. “As with tax…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. “Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is…
EPA Budget Cuts Won’t Ease Mandates
…the U.S. rule.” Isom said several acts that are impacting California agriculture need reviewing. “We need changes to the Endangered Species Act so we can address the Delta. We need…
Water Movement Improved with WIIN Act
…point out that legislation signed last year has improved water movement south of the Delta. “Passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act did provide the ability to…