Today the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council sent a letter urging the Senate to vote for S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation…
Statement on the Closure of the Comment Period for the Cali. Waterfix Environmental Impact Review
With closure of the public comment period for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP)/California WaterFix’s Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) documents, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority,…
A Food Safety Partnership with Alvin and the Chipmunks
The USDA’s agency of Food Safety and Inspection Services is joining the Ad Council and Alvin and the Chipmunks (new movie: The Road Chip) to promote food safety with a…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to lead in the use of green power according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Top 100 list of the largest…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
…chronic overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency and has been working to bring needed relief on the tax burden farmers and ranchers face.” “We have repeatedly called for pragmatism and…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
EPA is proposing to revoke all food residue tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos. At this time, EPA is unable to make a safety finding as required under the Federal Food,…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…advanced knowledge around yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Almond Board-funded researchers have helped to identify areas of opportunity and success through…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were made…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) process. After seven days of deliberation in Lyon,…
The California Kitchen: Seared Kiwi with Bourbon Chocolate Ganache
…Orange Arbosana 2 Kiwis Cleaned and cut in half ½ Lb. Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 Cup Cream 1 T Bourbon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
…the tour, where she also spoke to farm workers and the media. EPA’s final rule was announced back in September. McCarthy says it provides stronger protections for the nation’s two…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…of crop protection products used by American farmers to protect their crops against damage caused by weeds, pests and disease. Nufarm offers a diversified product portfolio that includes herbicides, insecticides,…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…projects in the critical conservation areas. NRCS is maximizing the program’s reach by calling on partners to match the NRCS requested funding, elevating the agency’s $1.2 billion investment over five…
Ground Level Outreach as Part of RMA Mission
The USDA agency in charge of the federal crop insurance system provides support and information on the regional, even local, level. Rod Bain reports. Ground Level Outreach as Part of…
