Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler approved sorghum as an eligible feedstock under the Renewable Fuels Standard. The announcement marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…year. Another recycled water project in Paso Robles is getting closer to completion. According to a California Environmental Quality Act study checklist, once the plant is running at full capacity…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…the report editors. “However, changing conditions from environmental stresses like drought, fire, insects and disease, and climate variability put all of these economic benefits are at risk.” Non-timber forest products…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that the agency will renew efforts to enforce standards for milk labeling. The dairy industry has been vocal in expressing…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…decimate our region, poison our drinking water, and provide no environmental benefit what-so-ever.” We’re on the path to a major environmental disaster, with farms shut down and cities on drastic…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…the exact number,” said Environmental Attorney with California Farm Bureau Federation Chris Scheuring. The plan comes at an inopportune time for growers already struggling with other water regulations. “At the…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) rulemaking process to fix the extensive damage done to the Renewable…
FDA To Crackdown on Non-dairy Products Labeling
…by Politico, Gottlieb told the Politico Pro Summit the agency will soon issue a guidance document outlining changes to its so-called standards of identity policies for marketing milk, a perceived…
Agri View: College Careers in Agriculture
…than it used to be. So is agriculture economics. In fact, more students are finding a respectful, and well paying career, in plant pathology, plant protection, best management, plant protection,…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…on the ranch, Jim worked closely with NRCS through participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to further those efforts. “Under EQIP, we primarily help Jim with infrastructure, rangeland…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…list of counties that received qualifying hurricane declarations and designations is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/wildfires-and-hurricanes-indemnity-program/index. Eligibility is determined by Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. Agricultural production losses due to conditions…
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
…NCBA does applaud the questions the FDA has asked regarding risks, hazards, and manufacturing methods of lab-grown meat products. “However, the appropriate agency to ask the questions under discussion today…
Arizona FB President Wants Congress to Save Ranches and Federal Lands
…helps cattle to not overgraze the areas they live in, which is good for the environment. Smallhouse did say that environmental review of projects that help both the environment and…
