…precluded” decision to leave the species off the list for federal protection. Acknowledging that populations are on the decline, USFWS indicated the monarch will remain a candidate for inclusion under…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-30-20
…to combat Spotted Lanternfly and a multi-agency commitment to address food waste. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S….
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
President-elect Joe Biden has announced the nomination of Michael Regan to serve as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regan has been serving as Secretary of the…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…the needs of our customers.” NRCS helped to developed more than 1,930 conservation plans during 2020. Co-investment of $94 million was made through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program in helping…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…regulatory environment as it pertains to agricultural biotechnology. USDA will be publishing the ANPR on animal biotechnology as the agency works to implement the provisions of the Executive Order. The…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…a type of sugar that is found in the animal. “Today’s first ever approval of an animal biotechnology product for both food and as a potential source for biomedical use…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…in support for the agriculture sector. Another $13 billion will be used to support nutrition programs and $7 billion will go towards broadband infrastructure. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…suited to your climate. As temperature swings become huge between daytime highs and nighttime lows, it’s worth thinking about a little protection, such as tree guards, for the trunks of…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…practices that they’re taking to make sure it doesn’t come into the state.” Keeping spotted lanternfly out of California is going to be the most effective protection against damage from…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…wide variety of fields, and I’m particularly excited about our agency’s potential impact on next-generation agricultural techniques.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…to provide more funding support in the upcoming budget. The coalition is made up of agricultural, forestry, environmental, and business groups. The group is asking for more than $1.5 billion…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
…database to determine which trucks are in compliance or which or not, to deny registration to those that are not,” said Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul…
