…air we breathe and reduce U.S. reliance on hostile nations. We look forward to working with the new administration to revitalize job growth in America’s heartland and save consumers money.”…
Drenching Rains Dent California Drought
…of the Sierras, their average came in above average at 167 percent of normal,” Ochs said. DWR reports the current snow water equivalent is 163 percent above normal statewide. Federal…
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…Nebraska families, communities, ag producers, and businesses,” says Fischer. “This resolution signifies our intent to get to work quickly and stop WOTUS in its tracks once the new administration takes…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…equestrian sports. This final rule will be publish in the Federal Register in the coming days. A copy of the rule that was submitted to the Federal Register can be…
Evaluating Chemicals that May Pose Risk
…must have at least 20 ongoing risk evaluations by the end of 2019. Comments on the proposed rules must be received 60 days after date of publication in the Federal…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…of years earlier to match federal weight and length limits, snaring a large number of private pickups in the process, said Andrea Fox, who works on transportation issues for CFBF…
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
…contact their local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…areas are adjacent to iconic state-protected lands. The President’s action will further protect these special places, and allow for better cooperation between the state and federal government in order to…
Vilsack: Delay of Ag Secretary Pick Shows Lack of Appreciation for USDA
…administration. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal this week, Vilsack says the absence of an agriculture secretary nominee so late in the cabinet-selection process reflects a “lack of appreciation” for…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…Federal Register. Comments must be submitted by March 14, 2017, and may be posted at www.regulations.gov, or sent to: COOL Division; Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA;…
USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
…appear in the Jan. 13, 2017, Federal Register. Comments may be submitted online at www.regulations.gov, or sent to Mike Dinkel, Marketing Specialist; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2608-S; Livestock, Poultry,…
Farm Service Agency Cooperative Agreements
…where it was once lost. Learn more about our progress during the Obama Administration to increase access to opportunity for all Americans, and to create a more equal and inclusive…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…PRIDE Act would protect the integrity of food standards by prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce existing labeling requirements, specifying foods labeled as “milk” and “cheese” have…
Ag Secretary Last Cabinet Position to Fill for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday announced his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaving the Agriculture Secretary cabinet position the last to fill for the incoming administration. Trump announced…