…in a way that accounts for local conditions and demographics. Implementation of regulations to carry out the historic Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014, with counties, cities, and local water…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2016-2017 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry’s standards for…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…much unilateral authority over land-management decisions. Impacted local communities and the American people deserve a seat at the table as well.” Under the 1906 Antiquities Act, any President has the…
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…(REINS) Act passed the House last week on a 237-187 vote. One amendment to the bill would require agencies to repeal existing rules to offset any expected costs of new…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…Safety Modernization Act’s produce rules, according to Bob Ehart, senior policy and science advisor with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Ehart spoke to farmers and ranchers from…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Watermelon Promotion Board in accordance with the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act and the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
With large corporations like Chipotle and Walmart using the term “sustainable” to get consumers’ attention and grow their market share, farmers and ranchers need to start defining sustainability for themselves…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…don’t want to be treating for a nematode problem, when actually it’s a nutrition deficiency,” she said. “It’s really important to know exactly what you are dealing with, and then…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…energy, we are making our economy more sustainable. If farmers don’t take care of our land, we cannot stay in business.” Duvall reminded the 5,000 farmers and ranchers in attendance…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…Cotton Specialist at the forefront of disease management and water efficiency issues for California growers was named the 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the annual awards dinner at…
API Looking to New Administration with Hopes of RFS Changes
…be a banner year, but only if Congress and the administration permit it. Gerard pointed to the Endangered Species Act and the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to Agri-Pulse. API has…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…one or more pieces of legislation, one of which is likely to be the Regulatory Accountability Act, which was introduced in the previous Congress as H.R. 185 by Rep. Bob…
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or REINS Act. According to USA Today. The REINS Act would require that before any new major regulation could take effect,…