Forrest Roberts has announced his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), effective July 31. Roberts has been the CEO of NCBA since 2009….
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
Yesterday’s introduction of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 is welcomed news for the people of the parched state of California and the Central…
USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 2
In the second part of her series, Cathy Isom checks out how rural businesses are benefiting from broadband and how the businesses are now thriving thanks to a commitment by…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…allowed farmers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent(2). It has also helped develop orchard practices that better promote healthy environments for…
USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 1
In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us where expansion efforts are underway to get more homes wired and connected for broadband internet. Rural Broadband-part 1 More information…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…Priority Agenda, a first of its kind, comprehensive commitment across the Federal Government to support the resilience of America’s vital natural resources. Through this partnership under the Resilient Lands and…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…control that can help halt the transmission of diseases they spread, and others. “USDA has a proven track record of performing research that has tangible benefits for the American public,…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…if we lose COOL on beef, what else will we lose the right to know? Mr. Costa, our farmers deserve country of origin labels. But also, I demand the right…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) for the 2015-2017 term. Established in 1988 by USDA…
Wheat Commission to Conduct Grower Elections
…national organizations, giving commissioners a direct role in major industry issues. The term of office for commissioners and alternates is three years. Wheat growers voted to establish the California Wheat…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…are invested wisely and that USDA services and operations remain effective under current and future climate conditions. The effects of climate change are complex and far-reaching and it is clear…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) was established to ensure cooperation between the United States and Canada’s national authorities and benefits stakeholders and consumers by aligning approaches to public health, animal…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…and tribal agricultural lands. “USDA has leveraged partnerships to accomplish a great deal on America’s wetlands over the past two decades, Vilsack said. “This year’s funding will help strengthen these…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…Water Coalition. “While the latest curtailment order was not a surprise, it’s still troubling news for farmers in those areas that have invested years of time and money to grow…