…new authorizations and funding for a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and a livestock vaccine bank with immediate attention to foot-and-mouth disease….
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…say Congress should investigate the waivers to the RFS granted to more than two-dozen refineries by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. In a statement released by the National Biodiesel…
USDA Rural Development Innovation Center Launches Interactive Webpage
…for investments in infrastructure and innovation. These resources include USDA’s Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant Program, Community Connect Grant Program, and Community Facilities Programs. Secretary Perdue established the Rural Development…
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…because those are newer to the Farm Bill,” said Rolph. “One thing that we were worried about was the Specialty Crop Block Grant, another was the organic programs, the Plant…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…and appropriate levels of funding for improvements to our infrastructure,” Nassif continued. “Furthermore, this water bond would provide tremendous benefits to farmers in every region of the state. These investments…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…new farm technologies. It also aids in the creation and funding of loans and insurance programs and other forms of assistance, as well as in the cultivation of the next…
Russia Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto
…of five years. The company didn’t specify who the Russian recipients of the transfer would be. Bayer says it’s agreed to grant non-discriminatory access to digital-farming technologies after the products…
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
…by a grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research will determine whether an active upbringing can facilitate the development of stronger bones, along with improved cognitive and navigational…
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…for farm advocates, create support groups and reestablish the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Senator Baldwin of Wisconsin says the legislation “will provide funding for local resources and expand…
RFA: Early Evidence of Ethanol Demand Destruction
…executives. The waivers grant refiners a pass on RINs, the mechanism by which Renewable Fuel Standard compliance is tracked. Renewable Fuels Association executive vice president Geoff Cooper says the credits…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…calls for first-year mandatory funding of $150 million for the FMD vaccine bank, $70 million in block grants to the states for disease prevention and $30 million for the National…
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
…rural America featuring resources for rural communities and individuals facing the crisis; and prioritized investments in two key grant programs to address the crisis in rural places. For more information…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…efforts to increase FINI funding levels. Continue strong funding of Specialty Crop Block Grants. One of the key aspects of the last two farm bills was the extension of the…
API: Forcing Year-round E15 Sales a Concern
While the Trump administration was met with applause from many in agriculture in suggesting it will grant an E15 summertime waiver, to allow sales year-round, oil industry officials are expressing…