…individual enterprise to all families in our society to achieve economic and social stability, as well as soil, water, and environmental stewardship of our natural resources and unparalleled production efficiency….
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…production. Texas A&M AgriLife Research of College Station submitted the request to USDA-APHIS in accordance with the agency’s regulations. USDA-APHIS issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on this issue….
Farm Bureau Statement on WOTUS Jurisdiction Decision
…Circuit must soon lift its nationwide stay of the 2015 rule. “At this time, the Environmental Protection Agency has not yet finalized its proposed rule to delay the application of…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…of animals); Biotechnology Regulatory Services will monitor the compliance call line for incidents related to genetically engineered organisms. If an incident needs follow up, the correct regulatory and investigative personnel…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research, announce joint…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
Infusing Rural Communities with Stronger Businesses and Sounder Agricultural Economies The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced another year of high activity in its farm loan…
South Korean Market Demands American Beef in Record Numbers
…year of 2016. The 177,445 tons of beef shipped to South Korea is the largest figure recorded since the agency started collecting that data in 2000. The U.S. Department of…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…on the management and environmental impacts on walnut pellicle color will also take place before the morning break. The second half of the day will begin with a discussion from…
USDA Sending Extra Financial Help to Farmers in Seven States
…enough farmers in a county don’t respond to the surveys, the department uses data from the Risk Management Agency, and those two sets of data can be very different. The…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…agricultural technology and management: education major at the University of Arizona, will serve as western region vice president. Ian Bennett, majoring in agriscience and environmental systems – plant breeding and…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…the priorities in the budget include bee protection, continued development of pesticide alternatives, along with strengthening efforts to combat citrus greening. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the key…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…Sublette County, Wyoming. In addition to improving water quality, project goals include providing fire protection for rural residents, restoring aspens, and habitat improvements for mule deer, greater sage-grouse and pronghorn….
Almond Board: Sanitation a Must for NOW
…so nut damage tends to be less severe. However, environmental conditions, proximity to sources of infestation, and effectiveness of sanitation practices impact the potential for damage by this pest, regardless…
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…rural areas and headed for bigger cities. The report also says it’s important to build public confidence in the oversight of biotechnology. Pro Ag reported last month that universities and…
