In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you what the best plants were to plant to attract and feed bees. Aside from planting, Cathy lets you know there other many ways…
Copyright Office Wants Congress To Handle “Right to Repair”
A U.S. Copyright Office report says it no longer wants to review exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millenium Copyrights Act every three years. Industry-by-industry reviews have led to…
Weedy Rice Concerns in California
…discovered that upwards of 10,000 acres have been affected by weedy rice. Weedy rice is a serious concern due to the sizable impact it can have on yield and because…
Fascinating Firefly Facts
…while fluorescent bulbs release 30% as heat and 70% as light. Among the species of fireflies that produce a glow, each one has its own unique flash pattern. And, they…
State Funds Authorized to Combat ACP
Governor Brown signed the 2017 Budget Act, authorizing $10 million in funding to go towards preventing the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and the disease it can carry, huanglongbing…
Ag Terrorism Act Arrives at President Trumps Desk
The Securing our Agriculture and Food Act recently passed through both the Senate and House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion. It now awaits the final approval of President Trump….
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…plants, pests, or beneficial species. The research is expected to lead to innovative, environmentally sound strategies to manage agricultural pests and beneficial species. The recipients of the fiscal year 2016…
Almond Board: FSMA Presentations
The Almond Board recently hosted its annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium, which highlights advancements in food safety technology and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The one-day symposium covers…
California to List Glyphosate as Cancer-Causing
…act by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer that said glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic” in a controversial ruling in 2015. Listing glyphosate as a known carcinogen…
Groups Applaud EPA Proposed Rule To Repeal WOTUS
…the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it will propose a rule to rescind a controversial Clean Water Act regulation that gave the government broad jurisdiction over land and water. The…
Conaway Praises EPA Repeal of WOTUS, Calls for Continued Work to Protect Farmers and Ranchers
…Corps and DOJ also need to re-evaluate and revise their enforcement of the Clean Water Act and WOTUS to ensure we protect our farmers and ranchers from onerous fines and…
China Plans Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry
…the program will kick off in early July and targets all species including broiler chickens, ducks, geese and laying hens. The managing director of the China Poultry Association says “in…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
The Water Rights Protection Act, introduced in the House, could bring U.S. ranchers much-needed relief from ongoing efforts by the federal government to extort privately held water rights from law-abiding…
Ranchers Sue USDA to Renew Country of Origin Labeling
…Cattle Producers of Washington, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, and United Stockgrowers of America. The group is requesting the court revoke the USDA’s current regulations that allow corporations to import…