…to increase soil health, carbon sequestration, water retention and enhance surrounding wildlife habitat. The sweet– and nutty-tasting grain lends itself particularly well as an ingredient for cereal and snacks. Cascadian…
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
…At stake is a “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers, which would expand the agencies’ authority…
USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the leading federal agency for wetland conservation on private lands. Through WREP, states, local units of governments, non-governmental organizations and American Indian tribes collaborate with NRCS…
EWG Questions About Sonny Perdue
…you’re going to find a man any more ethical than Sonny Perdue. He is as ethical as it comes.” However, the Environmental Working Group raised questions about Perdue this week…
NCBA Hails Senate Passage of BLM Planning Rule Repeal
…concerns about BLM’s Planning 2.0 Rule, which would represent a wholesale shift in management focus at BLM by prioritizing “social and environmental change” over ensuring multiple use of public lands,…
National Milk Producers Make Farm Bill Recommendations
The National Milk Producers Federation has released recommended changes to the Margin Protection Program in the next farm bill. The Federation says the proposed changes will ensure an effective safety…
Application Period for Water Storage Projects
…California Environmental Protection Agency located at 1001 I Street, Sacramento. The Commission will schedule additional workshops, targeting specific application elements, to further assist applicants. The nine-member California Water Commission is…
Western View: WOTUS Changes Coming Soon
…native materials. The lawyers were rubbing their hands with glee. Lawsuits and appeals flourished, with environmental groups applauding the EPA’s actions. The American Farm Bureau Federation went to work and…
Harvest Update, ACP and Marketing at Citrus Showcase
…executive officers from Wonderful Citrus, Sun Pacific, Bee Sweet Citrus and Sunkist Growers. “It was an opportunity for growers to understand what dynamics are affecting them this season,” Nelson said….
Fuels America Cuts Ties With RFA
…accepting changes to the Renewable Fuels Standard in exchange for changing outdated Environmental Protection Agency regulations that limit the summer sales of ethanol. “Despite our opposition to Mr. Icahn and…
Former EPA Offical May Testify in Glyphosate Lawsuit
A former manager in the Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide division may have to testify in court about an alleged role in helping Monsanto suppress inquiries about whether or not Roundup…
The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
…the Heritage Foundation, the Environmental Working Group, and Taxpayers for Common Sense gave testimony this week against the idea of more funding. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the groups were…
Potential Deal to Change the Renewable Fuels Standard
…guidance on how the Environmental Protection Agency could implement the changes. Icahn is a majority owner in CVR Energy, who has long pushed for shifting the burden of complying with…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
As expected, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Agriculture groups around the nation support the move….
