…in rural America could face labor shortages. The executive order suspended the refugee program four months and would cut the number of refugees allowed into the United States in half…
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
…governors. “[An existing provincial] program has already cost U.S. companies tens of millions of dollars in exports, thereby harming the dairy farmers, dairy plant employees and rural communities that depend…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…growing again.” Billy Synk, director of pollination programs at Project Apis m.—a group established by farmers and beekeepers to fund honeybee research—said he expects pollination to face challenges this year,…
Bill Would Move H2A Program to USDA
…legislation is sponsored by New York Republicans Elise Stefanik and Chris Collins and would move the H2A immigration program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture. Stefanik…
NRCS California Offers Post-Flood Assistance
…technical and financial assistance where possible. Assistance programs through NRCS include the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Watershed Assistance “EWP allows us to…
Fish and Wildlife Proceeds with Action Despite Directive
…of Fish and Wildlife agencies. That information will be critical to ongoing conservation efforts. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner says the move denies stakeholders the chance to weigh…
Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production
…helping farmers and land managers balance productivity with conservation. Known as the “Land-Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS), the suite of apps identifies and delivers information about specific soils to anyone with…
Western View: Ag Secretary Perdue is a Good Choice
…Perdue held a prayer vigil at the state capitol to pray for rain. Georgia was in severe drought then, and he was signing into law some water conservation measures. Several…
TPP is Out; So Now What?
…make sure we have a good, level playing field.” President Trump owns a vineyard in Virginia and uses an H-2A program to find labor, so he is invested in the…
2016 Biodiesel Market Skunks Previous Records
…to consumers and promote local economic activity. Second that reforming the biodiesel tax incentive as a domestic production credit remains critical to grow these programs in America’s best interest,” Rehagen…
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
…the State and consumers of California agricultural products to assure the safety, availability and affordability of agricultural products by promoting California agriculture, protecting public and animal health while enhancing stewardship…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…IPM. This program trains custodians, food service workers, and teachers how to keep pests out of buildings, and to manage weeds and rodents without depending on regular pesticide sprays. The…
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…Department of Agriculture for now is Michael Young, USDA’s Office of Budget and Program Analysis director. He will serve as acting secretary until the Senate confirms former Georgia Governor Sonny…
Agri View: Choice of Meat
…almost extinction from the early 1900’s to the later part of that century. It is only because of strong and effective conservation programs that both species survived. Today they abound…