…July. The NWPR was established by the Trump Administration as a means for simplifying the scope of the Clean Water Act. U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez’s ruling was met with…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule as being insufficient in its purpose. Federal officials assert that the Trump-era rule was substantially reducing clean water protections. “After reviewing the Navigable Waters…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program will soon be coming to an end. Launched by the Trump administration law year, the program has since…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…production of organic milk, eggs, and meat. In 2017, the Trump administration initially blocked the rule before withdrawing it entirely. A letter from more than a dozen industry groups was…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…speeds. “The Trump administration approved more than 20 requests from meatpacking plants to exceed regulatory limits on line speeds despite the risks posed to the safety of workers and consumers,”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
An Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump will establish a Wildland Fire Subcabinet to improve interagency coordination. The Executive Order on Establishing The Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee aims…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…double-crossed, misunderstood, and under-appreciated, but that by his will, tenacity, and diligence, he would ultimately prevail. Like Nixon, Donald Trump accomplished much, even though most of it kept him embroiled…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the President Trump’s leadership,…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…project as quickly as possible.” After some initial hesitation, President Donald Trump signed the funding bill into law Sunday night. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helped to provide rural areas with a substantial amount of support to strengthen rural businesses and communities. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…and ranchers the tools they need to continue to feed, clothe and fuel the world.” President Donald Trump previously issued an Executive Order calling on federal agencies to improve the…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…the Trump administration signed their own water legislation for California that relaxed biological opinions providing additional water to flow through the Delta. California promptly sued the administration’s actions under the direction of Newsom which put…