Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List

Taylor HillmanEnvironment

…working landscapes across the West. Since proper grazing is beneficial to the wildlife habitat, Richards said the government working in partnership with ranchers makes the most sense for the land

USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has progressively implemented each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers;…

Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

…funding for the added costs hasn’t been announced. In an average year, California farmers create about 300,000 acres of managed wetlands, the California Rice Commission said. But last year, farmers

Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the price between conventional eggs and specialty eggs has narrowed. David Will, general manager of Chino Valley Ranchers, which sells 95 percent of its eggs as cage-free and organic, said…