…be harvested and for subsequent use of those cover crops for forage.” Background: For frequently asked questions regarding the USDA Risk Management Agency’s prevented planting policy and losses resulting from…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
…but looking it and being intellectually honest, I don’t see how you go any other direction.” Houston said that the goal of achieving particular environmental and safety outcomes would not…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…“We agreed that if we were going to do it, we would do it together.” Camou and fellow leadership program participant and Grow West’s Director of Crop Protection Lucas Schmidt…
USDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Diagnostic Labs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to simplify the process for animal diagnostic labs to perform important livestock disease testing. The agency is proposing an update to…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…from the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.” The CAWG also applauded the passage of a bill that allocates…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…the Environmental Protection Agency which demonstrate that all of the animal agriculture in the U.S. contributes less than four percent of all GHG emissions collectively. Transportation, electricity generation, and other…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its rule exempting livestock farmers from reporting to state and local authorities the routine emissions from…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities. Begins regular way trading under “CTVA” ticker symbol. Corteva,…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
…wild, or like blackberries that have fruited in sweet June instead of vibrant August. The plant and the fruit resemble the blackberry more than the raspberry, but the fruit color…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…The new model takes into account environmental and social factors, as well as scientific and business factors, that come into play when strategizing plans for crop production. “When you’re talking…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…effects of chicken production on key environmental issues like pollution, water quality and transportation. Consumers surveyed believe these issues have a high environmental cost, but their knowledge and understanding of…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…of products. For almonds, protection typically begins in February against brown rot blossom blight and can last through the summer when Alternaria, anthracnose and hull rot are threats. Growers are…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule allowing retailers to sell gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) year-round. Today’s action fulfills President Trump’s promise to eliminate the summertime prohibition on E15,…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
And Improve Transparency In Renewable Fuel Markets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the final action that would remove the key regulatory barrier to using gasoline blended with…
