…the Union of Concerned Scientists. He said, “The Heritage report highlights many of the ill effects of the current farm program.” Lavender said there must be continued support for farmers,…
EPA Decision on Dicamba Expected Late in 2016
…the Roundup Ready Xtend crops. However, the approval process has been bogged down by reports of farmers using an older version of the herbicide and have done some damage in…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. A final rule implementing the program will be published in the Aug….
The California Kitchen: Seared Kiwi with Bourbon Chocolate Ganache
…Olive Ranch Orange Arbosana 2 Kiwis ½ Lb. Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 Cup Cream 1 T Bourbon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 9
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…was completed on America’s first offshore commercial wind farm off of Block Island, RI. The new 30 MW wind farm was BOEM’s first right-of-way grant and is expected to start…
Companion Bill Would Improve Access to Conservation Assistance
…farmers and ranchers comply with these time-consuming requirements complicates conservation delivery and can discourage landowners from participating in NRCS cost-share programs. The Senate’s “Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act,” cosponsored…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
The USDA has announced the investment of $26.6 million into 45 projects that will spur innovative conservation initiatives on both rural and urban farms across the country, including nearly $6…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…vigorous enforcement of California’s pesticide regulations by County Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation helps to ensure that growers responsibly apply pesticides in legally determined ways. The…
Ag Reacts to the Heritage Foundation Report
Early reactions to the Heritage Foundation Report that calls for an end to commodity support programs and crop insurance have been swift. Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
…file these challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Farm Bureau Federation Industry Groups Ask High Court to Review Clean Water Rule Appeal Venue Organizations…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…farmlands and the surrounding environment.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar Klobuchar, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Voluntary Farm…
Farm Credit Associations’ Boards Vote For Merger
…agriculture, which will carry over into the proposed merged association,” said Gary Ash, President and CEO of 1st Farm Credit Services. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Grassley sets consolidation hearings
…Hagstrom Report says his announcement comes at the same time that Bob Young, Chief Economist from the American Farm Bureau Federation, expressed concerns about the three corporate mergers currently being…