…creeks, small streams, and even puddles.” Farm Bureau used a Senate report on the Clean Water Act this week to call on Congress to act on the rule. From the…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity. Antibiotics have effectively treated bacterial diseases for years, but some bacteria have developed resistance to the antibiotics…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
The Bureau of Land Management is under fire again, this time for something it hasn’t even done. An advisory group suggested that the Bureau euthanize or sell without restrictions the…
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
…“On behalf of all corn farmers across America, we urge Congress to act now. Pass TPP and give America’s farmers and ranchers a chance to compete for the world’s business.”…
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
The federal Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list rusty patch bumble bees under the Endangered Species Act because of declining populations. Agri-Pulse reports the proposed rule was scheduled…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
…by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the change was made because of the newly passed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act, or GMO labeling bill. The Act states organic…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…Groundwater Management Act will lead to additional regulation on that source. “With all of the groundwater regulations that are being put on the books, you could really devastate agriculture here…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
From: CDFA Land use decisions, including development patterns, land conservation and protection, and land management practices, play a critical role in the State’s future and achievement of its long-term community…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
A Dow Jones Report says investors generally seem positive about the deal struck by Bayer CEO Werner Baumann to acquire Monsanto. The head of a global equities asset management company…
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this week by a 95-3 vote. Agri Pulse said the bill will pay for waterway improvement projects in 30 states,…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
…said Ferd Hoefner, Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. He said it should be easily fixed by giving FSA increased flexibility in the short term and a moderate…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…specifically for veteran farmers and ranchers, financial and resource management training programs at USDA can have a significant impact on helping these farmers establish and maintain successful farming or ranching…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)…