Everett Griner talks about the damage and expense caused from El Niño in today’s Agri View. El Niño Impact From: NOAA.gov (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) What are El Niño…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…is working with the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Department of Agriculture and other state and federal agencies to determine whether affected dairy farmers will receive financial assistance, according to…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…sure it has a thriving future, but time and time again we have seen this Administration display the arrogant ‘government knows best’ attitude and now we are left with farmers…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…healthy supply of clean plant stock in the United States. Funding will be provided to 50 States plus Guam and Puerto Rico to implement projects suggested by universities, States, Federal…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…for Central Valley Water Project water users, namely growers in the Friant service area. Challenges also persist in Southern California which requires attention at the federal level. “CCM was closely…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…Registration Effective December 21, 2015, anyone who owns a small unmanned aircraft of a certain weight must register with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry before they…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…our natural environment from invasive species, please don’t pack a pest – www.dontpackapest.com. Federal, state and county agricultural officials work year-round, 365 days a year, to prevent, deter, detect, and…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
Farmers and ranchers have been inundated with water issues the past few years. Drought, curtailments, the water bond, federal drought legislation, state drought legislation, diversion monitoring and reporting, El Niño…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…been left unfunded. “Science, technology, and innovation are essential to meeting virtually every challenge our Nation faces, which is why the Administration has consistently supported increasing Federal investments in R&D,”…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results….
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…about modern agricultural practices; Protecting farmers’ ability to use biotech plant varieties and other innovative technologies; Opposing unlawful expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; and Moving forward…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…of adaptation strategies for land managers and policy makers. The collaborative effort, authored by 77 scientists from the Forest Service, other Federal agencies, research institutions and universities across the United…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…state failing to meet federal ambient air quality standards for one or more air pollutants. The new cleaner harvest technology joins a list of other on-farm air quality options for…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…the most experienced chefs can find and share healthier recipes. Empower Consumers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently deliberating on how to enhance the usefulness to consumers of…