…of Economic Affairs to better understand Dutch agricultural production, nutrient management, climate smart agriculture practices, and overall agricultural policy. Sustainability is a key component to everything the Dutch are doing…
USDA Week In Review December 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree, agriculture…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…farmers and consumers in adapting to changing climate conditions. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack released the report during the COP-21 Paris Climate Conference. In the absence of response measures, climate change…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…for Climate Smart Agriculture was launched at the UN Climate Summit in New York on September 23, 2014 and currently has 101 members, including 22 countries. The participants in this…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive…
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…for the sake of America’s climate, energy security and rural economy. While this rule still relies on a flawed methodology that sets renewable fuel volumes below the statutory levels enacted…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…it difficult to get small water agencies accounted for. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…(SGMA) empowers local agencies to adopt groundwater management plans that are tailored to the resources and needs of their communities. Good groundwater management will provide a buffer against drought and…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…of PPIC’s Water Policy Center. The increased demand on water resources, climate change, population growth and aging water infrastructure systems pose substantial threats to water quality and public health, which…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…local government and business leaders. We discussed collaborations on food safety, food security, climate smart agriculture, and sustainability. I also had the opportunity to sign the Charter of Milan on…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to lead in the use of green power according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Top 100 list of the largest…
Underground Reservoirs Preferred Water Storage
…to that.” Dahlke says underground reservoirs are the preferred storage solution if the industry can get the water too them. “With climate variability basically causing more extreme events…the water demand…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…if not, telling you what needs to be fixed or replaced. It’s the next big step in Agriculture Technology. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…Obama’s commitment to strengthening local and regional food systems. These grants are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Increasing market…