…day because we don’t have TPP, and since NAFTA was implemented, exports of American-produced beef to Mexico have grown by more than 750 percent. We’re especially concerned that the Administration…
Clovis to Lead USDA Transition
Clovis With an Agriculture Secretary nominee and a new administration in place, President Donald Trump has sent policy adviser Sam Clovis to lead the transition at the Department of Agriculture….
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…for damages due to the incident,” but their hands are tied. She suggests filing lawsuits in Federal court, or asking Congress to authorize payment. The state and federal politicians in…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…the Bush administration, they proposed changes to Part 340 right at the end of that administration. And they were sitting in the department for the last eight years, and the…
Business, Agriculture Pressing Trump to Salvage TPP
…office. The Wall Street Journal reports the groups are arguing that the Trump administration does not have to accept the current agreement negotiated by the Obama administration. Rather Trump could…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
While the outgoing administration dumped a last-minute organic animal welfare rule on agriculture, Congress seems poised to block the new regulation, according to Politico. Bipartisan leadership from both the House…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…rule, saying the regulation appeared to be “another attempt by federal agencies to implement an agenda through regulations to affect land-use decisions that should be left to the states and…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…a carbon dioxide emissions tax. The tax rate reflects the range of current Federal estimates for social costs from CO2 emissions. We assume that all taxes levied to fossil fuel…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…the federal farm bill will result in positive investments to our communities, our health and agricultural economy.” The current farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014 will expire next year…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…the federal Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) group to help deliver near-term tools to citrus growers to combat HLB. In addition, NIFA support to the National Plant Diagnostic Network helps plant diagnostic…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…role as the chief advocate for farmers and rural America is absolutely crucial in the new Trump Administration, especially when milk prices have been in a prolonged slump. Former Gov….
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
…a trip to Mexico this week and did not want the federal government to pay for a security detail to travel with him. Vilsack served as Ag Secretary for all…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
…the federal Central Valley Project’s (CVP) largest reservoir, was holding 3,640,765 acre-feet, 80 percent of its 4.5 million acre-foot capacity and 123 percent of its historical average. Folsom Lake near…
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…standards. “I am disappointed to see yet another controversial rule pushed through during the final hours of the Obama administration. Not only do animal welfare standards go beyond the scope…