…parameters. “In recent years we have seen actions from states that directly and unjustifiably contradict EPA’s scientific findings on pesticide safety. These actions risk creating an unworkable, inconsistent patchwork of…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…Chair and Cofounder of the Invasive Species Corporation, Pam Marrone said scientific developments are also helping to move the sector along even further. “On the science front, we’re seeing a…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
…assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Get all of the latest agricultural…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
The California Supreme Court has denied a petition to prevent four bumblebee species from being classified as fish under the California Endangered Species Act. During a call with ag media,…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In a recent announcement, the Department of the Interior committed $30 million towards the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-21-22
…demand for dairy increases to an all-time high per capita consumption, and why allowing bumblebee species to be considered fish may be setting a ‘bad precedent. Tune in to the…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…request assistance to avoid even becoming delinquent. More details on each of the categories of assistance, including a downloadable fact sheet, are available on the Inflation Reduction Act webpage on…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
The California Supreme Court has denied a petition to prevent four bumblebee species from being classified as fish under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). President and CEO of the…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on how it should implement Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The provision aims to assist the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and forest…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
New drought mitigation funding opportunities have been announced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Department of the Interior has unveiled a new program to help ensure the…