An exclusive report by Reuters reveals The World Health Organization’s cancer agency advised academic experts not to disclose documents they were asked to release under U.S. freedom of information laws….
Soil Health Key Topic of Climate-Smart Ag Meeting
…and improve protection of our natural resources, like water,” Goeser said. “We’re honored to participate in this discussion, and to see farmers recognized whole-heartedly as a part of the solution.”…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…million for environmental improvements, and nearly $1.8 million for energy efficiency. The loans are being provided through the Electric Program of the Rural Utilities Service, the successor to the Rural…
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
…then make its decision regarding any change to the Agency’s import regulations for orchids of the genus Dendrobuim spp. in growing media from Taiwan into the United States. You may…
Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed
…grow and start shading giant reed, according to Goolsby. Read more about this research in the October 2016 issue of AgResearch online. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
Western View: Green is the New Angry
…the ultimate environmentalists. But now It feels like the environmental movement is becoming a threat against society. The ‘X’ factor that I never understood is, there is a faction of…
Estate Tax Proposed Changes Would Lose Court Battles
…suing the agency are likely to prevail. Politico reports that the IRS proposal, in general, would end most of the so-called valuation discounts, which can be applied to intra-family transfers…
Belgium Region Ignoring Deadline, Leaving Infinite Timeline on CETA
…under pressure.” The region is demanding stronger safeguards on labor, environmental and consumer standards, according to the BBC. Canada’s trade minister returned home last week following last minute negotiations saying…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
…multi-agency data to understand detailed, real-time ground conditions, helping to inform officials of developing areas of flood concern. The NWS is responsible for issuing flood watches and warnings to the…
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…to field on a daily basis. There are many times farmers or their employees will be operating loud machinery, which requires them to wear hearing protection. This could prevent them…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…socioeconomic conditions and farm business management; Examine optimal conservation and environmental outcomes relating to organically-produced agricultural products; and Develop new and improved seed varieties that are particularly suited for organic…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
…2014 Farm Bill combined the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grassland Reserve Program, and Wetlands Reserve Program into the ACEP program. One of the most significant changes this final…
Former GOP EPA Administrators Fear Trump
Former Republican administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency say they fear a Donald Trump presidency could destroy the agency. Politico reports the former EPA officials say if Trump were to…
Renewable Fuel Standard Sent to OMB for Review
…next 90 days to set renewable volume obligations in the RFS. DTN reports the OMB received the final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday and that puts the…
