…health can help address global hunger and reduce poverty, while protecting the environment, and enhancing economic development. FAO and its International Plant Protection Convention will lead the activities for the…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
(ASI) — Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final interim decision for the registered use of sodium cyanide. Working with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, the…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…who have participated over the years. Learn more. To enroll in CRP, contact your local FSA county office or visit fsa.usda.gov/crp. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) to address the Agency’s longstanding policy on geographic origin statements. Specifically, NCBA is seeking solutions to the…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its draft Environmental Impact Report for the long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). The announcement was made at the…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…are seeing changes more in the maximum temperatures, some more in the minimum.” Understanding those changes in environmental conditions and preparing for how that will affect a farming operation is…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…don’t realize only 8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on food goes to farmers,” he added. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=CJ2Xmh7u4AQ&feature=emb_logo In a new Farm Bureau survey, most Americans were surprised to learn…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act and administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is providing $14.5 billion in direct payments to producers. Additionally, CCC Charter Act…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…formulas are structured and noted that the agency welcomes “constructive feedback from any member of Congress with recommendations as to how the program could be better administered.” In total, nearly…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…in this year’s state budget it’s $34 million,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairymen. “We do have legislation that requires us to reduce manure methane…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…to be successful, whether that’s labor, whether that’s a reliance on fair and accurate science when it comes to our crop protection tools,” said California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…to defend them – I’d rather cuss them with everyone else. But the truth is, they’ve been hamstrung. They’ve been sued by environmental groups that don’t want the power company…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…efforts. For those directly impacted by the wildfires, there is a variety of assistance available through the USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
