…Environmental Protection Agency to revoke tolerances and cancel all registration for chlorpyrifos within 60 days. In response, NSP chairman Don Bloss of Nebraska expressed disappointment in the decision, calling the…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…important environmental sustainability work and diverse market promotion of past farm bills, they need to pass a strong farm bill before September 30.” AFBF and NFU, together with more than…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…reevaluates the toxicity of glyphosate products, according to Reuters. The decision, however, could face several appeals. Brazil’s public health agency, as well as the Agriculture Ministry, have announced plans to…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
A U.S. appeals court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban chlorpyrifos (clo-PEER-uh-foss) within 60 days. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reverses…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
…are a bit sweeter than regular lemons, with a discernible orange flavor. They can be used in place of regular lemons in many recipes, but keep in mind that they…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…which a former FDA official argued under the headline “The Organic Industry is Lying to You,” that the agency has been lax in allowing the use of non-GMO and pesticide-free…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday announced it would move some jobs out of Washington, D.C. under a realignment plan. The agency says the moves are intended to “improve customer…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…or some other livestock, or rangeland or fence or other structure… the more information we get in, the better picture we can provide to the farm service agency.” He also…
Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
…the Meyer Lemon. They can be very rewarding, they’re beautiful, have sweet-smelling flowers, and provide lots of fruit. There are some other varieties that also work well in containers: Libson…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…Army, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Justice Department and the White House, states can assume authority to issue permits for earth moving in and around regulated waterways, wetlands and land…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers Must File by August 17, One-Year Extension Available to Holders of Many Expiring Contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers that the deadline to sign up…
NCGA Welcomes Administration Support for High Octane Fuels
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation are recognizing the benefits of high octane fuels, such as a mid-level ethanol blend, in their SAFE Vehicles rule. That is…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…California and four other states to accelerate soil health adoption by quantifying economic and environmental outcomes and overcoming barriers on rented land. “This is indeed very exciting and a huge…
Ethanol Exports on Pace to Shatter Record in 2018
…Protection Agency (EPA) are undermining domestic ethanol demand. At the halfway point for 2018, Brazil had been the leading market for U.S. ethanol exports, receiving 345.9 mg—or about 37 percent…
