…Bureau Federation says. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said today’s release of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers encourages farmers and…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has now been clearly defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The new WOTUS rule…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be moving forward with funding several farm bill initiatives. The agency recently announced that it…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
…of all the environmental stressors that are out there? So how can we come together on this?” The research unit will be communicating with industry stakeholders to better understand the…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…of Congress, the US Department of Agriculture will be tightening requirements for uncertified handlers. Working with Customs and Border Protection, there will now be a mandate for all imports to…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…Environmental Protection Agency have launched a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation. The new resource will be a centralized tool for anyone looking for detailed information related to biotech rules and regulations,…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…four times. So, in the end, if you’re saying chlorpyrifos was a problem from an environmental standpoint, you’re making it worse by using other products multiple times.” About the Author…
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
…pests. Cassavas also store well and freeze well. There are two major varieties of cassavas: sweet and bitter. Cassava is from tropical environments and it needs 8 months of heat…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…almond community is launching a new five-point Pollinator Protection Plan. A collection of important initiatives aimed at protecting bees during almond bloom and beyond, this new plan reaffirms the industry’s…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
Producers, Beat the Rush – Call Today to Make an Appointment (USDA/FSA) — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC)…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA guidelines are designed to make certain all beef consumers can take pride in what…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…Policy Act (NEPA). “Over time, NEPA has evolved into a complex web of onerous processes and bureaucratic red tape,” said fifth-generation Oregon rancher and Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner….
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
The California water resilience portfolio draft has now been released and is available for public comment. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…information may be included and covered in depth for culturally significant plants. Other information includes threatened or endangered status, wetland status, environmental concerns, and named varieties and their availability. For…
