…a proven record of working with industry, farmers, ranchers, landowners, small business owners and others to protect our natural resources. As a dedicated civil servant, Pruitt created policies that serve…
Conaway Statement on Scott Pruitt Confirmation
…pleased with today’s confirmation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt,” said Chairman Conaway. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have suffered from unnecessary, burdensome regulations as a result of EPA overreach….
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…protect our environment without overburdening farmers. “As Oklahoma attorney general, he struck a balance between protecting the environment and protecting the livelihoods of farmers and business owners. Everyone, particularly farmers,…
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Impacting Agriculture
…California migrant worker areas, gained momentum via word of mouth and social media. The boycott has reached multiple cities across the nation including Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Boston and Washington,…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to receive financial assistance from federal agencies like NRCS. Mandating that farmers and ranchers comply with…
The California Kitchen: Boston Cream Pie
…Quality Semi- Sweet Chocolate To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
…duplicative burdens for many farmers, ranchers, water resource boards and public health professionals involved in mosquito control, all without providing quantifiable public health or environmental benefits. Conaway “The Agriculture Committee…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…of California, Davis, Brent Holtz and Amélie Gaudin: Potential of Whole Orchard Recycling to Build Sustainability and Resilience of Almond Production · University of California, Davis, Patrick Brown: Data-Driven Block-Level…
Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Labor Nervous
…least six states over the past week has left undocumented workers afraid to travel and farmers pondering whether they can risk hiring the workers, according to report by Bloomberg News….
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…fall by another 30 percent this year. Moran says that if farmers from across the nation – cotton, livestock, wheat and rice producers included – stand together during the next…
The California Kitchen: Abuelita Chocolate Truffle
…Cup Heavy Cream Cocoa Powder Ground Arabica Bean Coffee To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…from nominations submitted by certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities….