…federal government. It is also now called National Cherry Pie Day. It only seems appropriate since we are well aware of the story of President Washington and his cherry tree….
Scott Pruitt Confirmed and Sworn in as EPA Administrator
…rights permitting and administration. Water settlement cases can be lengthy, costly, divisive and disruptive, however under Pruitt’s forward thinking leadership the process was hailed by all parties as one of…
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
…industry operating procedures that often benefited companies financially at the expense of public health. In May 2015, KIND faced a public confrontation with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…them in the first place.” Brent Van Dyke Current law requires all incorporated business entities – including many farms, ranches, and forest operations – to register with the federal government’s…
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
…permitting process under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to pesticide applications that were already fully regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This resulted in costly and…
Copper Sulfate Kills Fungus on Fish Eggs
…two current treatments—formalin and hydrogen peroxide. While both are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, they are more expensive than copper sulfate. Hydrogen peroxide costs 89 cents per treatment,…
House Agriculture Committee Prepares for Farm Bill by Exploring Economic Outlook in Rural America
…Assistant Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive, Omaha Branch – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Omaha, NE Dr. Joe Outlaw, Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University, Department of…
Seeds to Sow After the Frost and Snow
…on your area’s climate. One way to do so is by visiting the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many of the most popular crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber and…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts announced his support Tuesday for a bill that would eliminate redundant federal permitting requirements for pesticide applications. The Sensible Environmental Protection Act amends the…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…the permit process for low risk organisms, and update requirements for the import of foreign soil. The proposed rule is available in the Federal Register. The deadline to submit comments…
U.S. Distillers Grains Exports Reached 11.48 Million Metric Tons in 2016
…and illegitimate trade barriers, and urging the incoming U.S. Trade Representative to address the issue. We remain concerned with China’s actions and look forward to the administration’s response to ensure…
Farmland Values Continue to Decline
Farmland values are generally declining significantly in the nation’s midsection, according to Federal Reserve Banks, but the story is a little different when you look at USDA numbers. Gary Crawford…
Agriculture Committee Facing Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold 18 confirmation hearings in the coming months for positions in the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies. While yet to be scheduled, a…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…March 15, 2017. After careful review of any comments we receive on the proposed updates, we will publish a second notice in the Federal Register announcing our decision. Read the…