…common-sense regulatory relief on its own, and farmers are very grateful.” Updating this regulation, which was issued before the EPA approved E15 in 2011, will also further environmental policy goals…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) applauds the announcement by President Donald Trump that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is beginning a formal rulemaking process to allow year-round sales of E15…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…are coming to California because the disease has been geographically isolated and outbreaks have been limited to individual trees. The canine test will mainly be funded through the HLB Multi-Agency…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Yukon Potatoes 8…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…its engineering and environmental expertise and ability to deliver science-base technology and knowledge about the watershed’s natural resources and ecosystem. Since 1947, the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program has…
Low-Dust Harvest Makes Process Enjoyable
…from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Ranch Manager and Partner Bob Wallace said the new equipment has made a world of difference, not only in…
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
…can provide proper input. The letter says the group is worried that moving the Economic Research Service from the Research, Education and Economics mission area will undermine the agency’s work…
Agri View: Changes with the Potato
Everett Griner talks about potatoes having an identity in today’s Agri View. Changes with the Potato Potatoes, potatoes, potatoes. I recently did a report on potato consumption. The most consumed…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…a morning full of educational sessions. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be named, and some of the industry’s most cutting-edge individuals will be recognized at the…
Farm Groups Keep Pressure On to Formalize Meat Definition
…the NFU to get the federal agency to clarify the difference between products that come from food animals from those that come from a lab. Earlier this year, the NFU…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…such as plant health and pest management, specialty crop access and nutrition education, equipping current and next generation specialty crop farmers, environmental stewardship and conservation, and food safety. Fixed amount…
AFBF: Environmental Litigation Reform Needed
…fairness, and cost. Yates also said citizen-suit provisions in many environmental laws allow for fee shifting, and those fees come out of an unlimited judgment fund pool, instead of agency…
Celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day
Cathy Isom begins her series of celebrating food by filling you in on why you’ll want to get your hands on a sweet, frosty, chocolatey treat today. That’s coming up…
