…of their contract supply. The allocation announcement was expected by most in late-February or early-March. The Bureau stated in the release that “As previously announced, Reclamation is taking a unique…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…that approach as they saw the program underperforming. The MPP will continue to falter “without action by this Congress to move it closer to the program it was originally proposed…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…extension activities to better understand and mitigate AMR along the food chain.” The AFRI Food Safety Challenge Area supports integrated research, education, and extension projects that address food safety challenges….
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…a year. American Agri-Women have started a campaign that aims to make agriculture awareness a daily activity. President Doris Mold spoke about the campaign at the World Ag Expo in…
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…industry and how much we value the work we do with them,” Sleight said. “We have worked closely with the Mexican industry for decades as partners, helping them build their…
Senate Homeland Security Committee Passes Agro-Terrorism Bill
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has passed an agroterrorism bill to the full Senate for debate. The Securing our Agriculture and Food Act, introduced by Kansas Republican Pat Roberts and…
Agri View: Changes Expected
…as China’s population continues to increase and its economic status the Chinese government will seek better trade deals with everybody. Especially the United States. Meanwhile, in Washington the national political…
The Western View: On Getting Old
…That’s the year you can join AARP. But of course you’re not really old then – they put all these young looking actors and actresses on the cover of their…
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
…Investment in the United States. The Food Security is National Security Act, introduced in the Senate by Michigan Democrat Debbie Stabenow and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley, also directs the committee…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…UC Davis. “In order to better design regulatory policies that help alleviate ozone pollution and protect China’s rice crop, it’s essential to develop a better understanding of the complex relationship…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…Bill helps build the foundation to keep these communities thriving for years to come. The future of California agriculture will undoubtedly face challenges, but it will also present substantial opportunity….
Agri View: 2017 Planting
…better this year. Nobody knows for sure. But the planting clock is ticking. Weather will be a factor now all the way. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner….
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
President Trump’s executive order to review and revise a disputed Clean Water Act rule will bring “regulatory certainty,” the administration says—and agricultural groups said they were encouraged by the action….
NCBA Hails Senate Passage of BLM Planning Rule Repeal
…and by eliminating stakeholder and local input into the planning process. The Obama Administration finalized the BLM Planning 2.0 Rule in December. Under the Congressional Review Act, the U.S. House…