…of Water Resources Chief of Flood Operations John Paasch said the heat wave “really ripened the snowpack.” “This heat event brought peak inflows into Pine Flat upwards of 20,000 cubic-feet…
Sugar Deal Sparks Twitter Debate
…U.S. trade law,” says Phillip Hayes, spokesman for the American Sugar Alliance. John Bode, President and Chief Executive for the Corn Refiners Association, says the deal strengthens protections for U.S….
Christmas Trees Getting Shaped for Christmas
…just say Christmas? Yep, it’s only a little more than 5 months away! We start trimming the trees and start getting a perfect shape on em’ for the customers. John…
Cost for Your Summer Cookout
…a little less this year compared to last summer for those summer cookout favorites. AFBF market intelligence director John Newton says the survey of staple summer cookout items for 10…
Conaway Praises EPA Repeal of WOTUS, Calls for Continued Work to Protect Farmers and Ranchers
…America’s backyards, fields, and ditches and restoring certainty and integrity to our regulatory process. “But our work isn’t done. As the case of California farmer John Duarte clearly highlights, the…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
…In New York City, Collin O’Mara from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will be joining Shark Tank host Daymond John at the Empire State Building on June 22 to light…
Mexico Shopping for Non-U.S. Pork
…Mexico with pork. National Pork Producers Council immediate past president John Weber says that while gaining new market opportunities is a leading offense priority, its top defensive priority is NAFTA….
Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Highlights Importance of Watershed Maintenance in Rural America
…Leedey, OK Mr. Kevin Burns, Wise County Commissioner, Decatur, TX Mr. John Peterson, Director of Government Relations, Land Improvement Contractors of America, Burke, VA Mr. John Finney, Chairman, Red River…
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
…and Compliance Assistance of the Environmental Protection Agency. Duvall’s letter to Chairman John Barrasso and Ranking Member Tom Carper of the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works praised…
Farm Machinery Markets Beginning to Stabilize
…after several years of steep declines, key agricultural markets may be stabilizing,” says Samuel Allen, John Deere Chairman, and CEO. That doesn’t mean farmers have started to replace the equipment…
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
…under the CWA.” The letter also seeks to clarify whether a legislative fix is required to protect farmers, such California farmer John Duarte, from similar prosecution in the future. “Mr….
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…of farmers.” Statements from organic researchers: Dr. John Reganold, Regents Professor of Soil Science & Agroecology, Washington State University: “Federal funding for enhancing the sustainability of organic farming systems is…
Smart Water Deters Ag Theft
Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s agriculture crime unit are using new technology to thwart ag theft. The product is called SmartWater CSI. Detective John Nicholson said equipment owners can…
Methane Vote Agreement Offers path for E15 Bill
…Republican, and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican, means the E15 bill will head to the committee for markup within the next week or…