…Unless very carefully maintained, methane and nitrous oxide emitted from decomposing compost could throw off the goal of reducing emissions, so a better option would be to send organic waste…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…and their suppliers to progressively implement the use of sustainable agriculture practices and technology that leads to better soil health, better water management, an increase in biodiversity, and a decrease…
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
…to markets around the world. “The TPP has huge potential benefits for soybean farmers,” said ASA President and Greenwood, Del., farmer Richard Wilkins. “First, we achieve better market access for…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…in and around San Francisco Bay. “Protecting San Francisco Bay is a top priority for EPA,” said Tomás Torres, EPA’s Water Division Director for the Pacific Southwest. “The impact of…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Grant recipients help all Californians through a wide variety of activities that provide numerous examples of how the Farm Bill’s reach extends far beyond agriculture.”…
Voice of a Farmer Message Opens CAPCA
…have some daunting challenges in front of us relative to regulations, and that is largely built on the fact that even when I was growing up on the farm, there…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…as specialty crops. The projects include research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer made the…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Johnson The White House’s new proposals on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba present a major step towards improved trade relations with Cuba. In response to the administration’s action, National…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…designation for an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism will greatly increase visibility and awareness world-wide. Beginning in 2015, the partnering organizations began efforts to build consensus for achieving an…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
In a letter to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, USDA acknowledged that the agency would continue the rulemaking process on the 2010 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) proposed…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…contract growers, and poultry growers and the packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers with whom they interact.” Issued by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as an…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…table olives are processed as black ripes and sold at the retail level. Ways to harvest table olives mechanically actually already exist, Flynn said, noting that UC researchers have even…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…School Wellness Policy. For the last few years, schools have been serving breakfasts and lunches that meet the updated standards under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; in fact,…