…to EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, the old rule is being reconsidered. And we are urging the agency to propose a new rule…one that draws clear lines that protect waters without…
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…importance of this day to not only promote avian awareness, but to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild. Soaring…
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
The Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Risk Management Agency hasn’t done enough to combat crop insurance fraud. Since 2001, the RMA has contracted with the…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
The California Water Commission recently heard proposals for 11 different projects at the agency’s December meeting. Proponents of the various projects all made presentations to the commissioners, with time available…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
The Almond Board of California announced funding for 2018 research projects. Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Gabriele Ludwig says the research will focus on using everything that’s produced from…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
Congress will be reviewing legislation that would establish greater oversight for organic products. The bill, known as the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, was introduced by Rep. John J….
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…Press. The Green Freedom farm is appealing fines issued by a clean-air agency in hopes the move will set a precedent for marijuana farmers to being regulated like any other…
Grain Sorghum Is Now an Advanced Biofuel
The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding sorghum and advanced biofuels. Growth Energy says the release had to do with the life-cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions…
Cruz Proposal Could Harm Renewable Fuels
…Illinois also says the cap would likely violate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s RFS Waiver Authority as well. Farmdoc says any biodiesel price below $2.64 a gallon would lead to…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…freeze event is positive or negative. In the case of last night, temperatures were cooler than the previous night, but with protection, were well within a manageable range and no…
Earth-Friendly Wrapping for Holiday Gifts
…gifts that are handmade in the kitchen. Who wouldn’t want a little sweet treat or some homemade bread? Then when it comes to wrapping our gifts, instead of going out…
Foreign Ag Service Contributes to Export Success
…USDA Foreign Ag Service Acting Administrator Holly Higgins says she’s proud of the role her agency plays in promoting exports. “Those exports generate 20 percent of U.S. farm income, stimulate…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
The Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlighted some of the agency’s accomplishments during 2017 to improve the productivity, uses, and sustainability of national forests and…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…country and overseas. Through research, technology transfer and information sharing, the agency’s efforts address agricultural issues of high national importance. These include food safety, consumer nutrition, environmental stewardship, rural development,…
