…Merkley have introduced the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act. The legislation seeks to make adjustments to the NRCS Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program known as “PL-566.” The proposed legislation…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
Things are heating up over the EATS Act. Supporters of the bill say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would prevent states from regulating farmers and ranchers nationwide. “The…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the two sides of the EATS Act, the ABC’s newest campaign to target…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
…BY 2.0/Wikipedia image USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public input on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements. Announced last week, the proposed…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…in recent years to purchase productive land by foreign entities, particularly China.” Senator Cramer is a cosponsor of the FARM Act, known in long form as the Foreign Adversary Risk…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
…Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, says even that may be too much. He’s a cosponsor of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act. Senator Cramer joins host Sabrina…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. Another project made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be making funding available to farmers. Subscribe…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…part of the $3.1 billion to help certain distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “USDA continues to make progress on…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…The GSP had been submitted by the Westlands Water District, in conforming to requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). DWR had initially issued an incomplete determination on the…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…prohibit manufacturers from dissuading the use of independent repairers. “The Clean Air Act makes no distinction between repair by a manufacturer versus another party. Actions that qualify as repair or…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
USDA Research Identifies Moths that Slow the Spread of Invasive Fern
…have found that one species of the fern-feeding snout moth is a successful deterrent to this invasive fern. ARS researchers studied the snout moth’s external wing patterns, dissected its insides,…