…is stopping its “waters of the United States” rule, which the group says is so broad that it would give federal agencies jurisdiction over all types of features, including dry…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…dairy industry, dairy exporter and affiliated entity members. Its work is supported by staff across the United States and internationally in Mexico, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe….
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…Colombia into the continental United States. We are also notifying the public of the availability of a revised pest risk assessment (PRA) and risk management document (RMD) associated with the…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…of Lasioptera donacis in the continental United States to biologically control giant reed, Arundo donax. Based on the finding of no significant impact, we will not prepare an environmental impact…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…imported into the United States. The program would provide exemptions for: Producers and handlers with gross organic sales of $250,000 or less during the prior marketing year; Importers with $250,000…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…movement into and within the United States of plant pests, biological control agents, and soil, and is soliciting public comments until March 20, 2016. Specifically, this action will align plant…
Ad Recognizes Trump Leadership on Biofuels
…“Donald Trump’s campaign united millions of voters who care deeply about America’s leadership on clean, homegrown energy,” said Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). “Strong…
Supreme Court Agrees to take EPA WOTUS Rule
…challenging the Environmental Protection Agency on its “waters of the United States” rule: “The Supreme Court’s decision to hear our appeal is a victory for America’s cattle producers and all…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…the California Coastal National Monument to include six individual sites across the northern, central, and southern California Coast: Trinidad Head, Lost Coast Headlands, Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch, Piedras Blancas, Cotoni-Coast Dairies, and…
Corn, Soybean Production Up in 2016
…of the northern United States, from the northern Great Plains to the Appalachian Mountains, the average soybean yield is estimated at a record high 52.1 bushels per acre, 4.1 bushels…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…effects on farmers and ranchers,” Wilbur said. David Ahlem, president and chief executive officer of Hilmar Cheese Co., said reduced water supplies for dairies would affect the regional economy. “If…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…United Kingdom. The Baldwin legislation comes one month after Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Peter Welch (D-VT), supported by a bipartisan coalition of 32 other members of the House, sent…
U.S. Shipping Eggs to South Korea
The United States is shipping near three million eggs to South Korea to help the nation cope with its worst-ever bird flu epidemic. South Korea’s two major airlines will each…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…corn events, which last happened in 2014. Sleight says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From…