…to reform the way wildfire suppression is funded,” said Jewell. “These reforms are necessary to ensure that federal land managers can continue to protect our national parks, national forests, public…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
It’s June National Dairy Month and California’s Gov. Brown has just announced that June is also “Real California Milk Month.” In honor of this holiday, here are California dairy-inspired recipes…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell invites children and families to experience the many benefits of nature by participating in the 8th annual National Get Outdoors Day, Saturday, June 13,…
2015 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…growers conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pacific Regional Office from May 8 to May 27, 2015. The survey used a random sampling design based on total dried…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…competition provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations being cultivated in rural regions of the United States. It is the first national business competition focused exclusively…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
…on the proposed rule, but only six months after receiving more than one million public comments on the proposal, EPA has finalized the rule. Philip Ellis, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…them there is a real-life benefit of GMO crops. According to the National Farm Bureau, more than 90 percent of U.S. corn, cotton and soybeans are produced using biotechnology. U.S….
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…rates of 20 percent or higher. All grants are awarded through a national competition. The program is making a difference in many rural areas. For example, in 2013, the Southern…
Senate Passes TPA Legislation
Tonight, the full Senate passed Trade Promotion Authority legislation (S. 995) by a bipartisan vote of 62 to 37. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyo. cattleman, Philip Ellis…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…After multiple rulings against the U.S. by the World Trade Organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman, Philip Ellis said this action by Congress is long overdue….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…of the Great Plains and supports nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton and cattle produced in the United States. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
Today, the World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body ruled against the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule for meats, upholding the compliance panel’s report. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater,…