…stayed low. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Ag Credit Survey says producers are expending more working capital to meet financial obligations because of continued weakness in both the…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…research agency—investigate antibiotic resistance in animals, fish, water, air, soil, manure and plants. For example, ARS animal-health experts reduce drug resistance by developing antibiotic alternatives. ARS food-safety experts study bacterial…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
…residues found on widely consumed foods. The PDP pesticide residue results are reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and EPA through monthly reports. FDA and EPA are immediately…
National Agricultural Conservation Survey Begins
…ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified, as required by Federal law. Additional information about CEAP is available at the Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey web page….
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
…regulations will become effective 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register. The rule refines the application review process and increases financial certainty by giving developers the option…
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
The Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration recently began working on updating its Farmer Fair Practice Rules and some Ag groups are concerned. Two new rules and one interim rule…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
A new administration likely means changes are coming on the regulation front for agriculture industries. Seed industry leaders say the new philosophies could be beneficial to their key issues. American…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…so-called “death tax.” Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the Trump-Pence administration intends to be involved in putting together the 2018 Farm Bill, and likely won’t support splitting the bill…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…and keep their campaign promises by addressing the issues that matter to the people who sent them to Washington. Farm Bureau looks forward to working with the new administration and…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…States and strengthen the role of freight transportation in U.S. economic competitiveness. Federal guidance and leading practices in capital planning emphasize that good information is essential to sound decision making…
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
At least seven states have joined a federal antitrust probe of the planned merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical Company. A separate group of state attorneys generals are expected to…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…however, with congressional leadership voicing concerns and opposition to the deal. But the Obama Administration believes it can push the deal through Congress before the administration leaves the White House….
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
…corridors, and impediment of law enforcement activities on the international border. Many Federal and State agencies, as well as private entities, conduct programs to manage giant reed, as well as…
State Water Agencies Side Against WOTUS
…aqueducts, could be considered “tributaries,” potentially leading to a set of new regulations. Politico called the move a blow to the Obama administration after the EPA made changes in the…