WASHINGTON, (USDA-October 4, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J….
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…that depends on a wider number of environmental factors including temperature, elevation and rainfall as well as the current known locations of the species. MAXENT has proven to be much…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…financially during the growing season.” This investment is made through the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (known as the Interregional Research Project, IR-4). The IR-4 program enables crop protection technology…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…the agency continues to distribute funding support to farmers and ranchers under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). The final language of the resolution also requires Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…a solution to two major environmental problems: the disposal of paper waste and revegetating damaged training grounds. Under federal regulations, U.S. Army classified papers must be pulverized to a fine…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
Videos, infographics, farmer testimonials, FAQs highlight chicken’s environmental journey WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCC-Oct. 2, 2019) — With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…to working with the Legislature in our shared fight against the weakening of California’s environmental and worker protections,” Newsom wrote in a veto letter. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Spotted Lanternfly Management Getting ‘Gritty’ in Philly
…killing spotted lanternfly. Brey wrote about a resident that saw a smattering of dead lanternflies on the sidewalk that inspired her to make a logo. The artwork uses the Philadelphia…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…Agency websites, which are further reaching and more cost effective. Also, DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced updates to the pertinent H-2A forms and online filing process for the…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…to undersell U.S. producers. Key Provision: Biotechnology For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology – including new technologies such as gene editing – to support innovation and reduce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-18-19
…Japanese newspaper report which details the country stopping U.S. wine tariffs and the EPA’s official decision to repeal WOTUS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…statement read. “Collectively, we remain committed to working towards creating a successful partnership for funding and implementing the Friant-Kern Canal Capacity Correction Project with our federal, State, and local agency…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…“California’s Legislature said ‘no’ to future-oriented water policy including new environmental protections and ‘yes’ to an outdated regulatory system and business as usual.” Several California lawmakers who have previously voiced…
