…this week from attorneys representing R-CALF and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the Beef Checkoff program, according to Food Safety News. R-CALF alleges the Beef Checkoff is allowing the Montana…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…schools, public safety and health care facilities; and helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results. To read more about…
Estate Tax Proposed Changes Would Lose Court Battles
…of interest when there are restrictions attached, such as on liquidation and voting rights. The American Farm Bureau Federation and its state organizations, including Kansas, plan to request the IRS…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…biomass, geothermal, hydropower and solar. The funds also may be used to make energy efficiency improvements to their heating, ventilation and cooling systems; insulation; or lighting and refrigeration units. USDA…
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
…Agriculture; County Estimates and Farm Structure Panel update; response rate research; big data overview; National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) communications plan; a new online Census response tool; and the Agricultural…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…skills and characteristics that shift organizational culture. This shift includes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and productivity among diverse people. The plan of action and resulting positive change provides the potential…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…farm, but felt they had the right to enter the property because they suspected animal cruelty. This complete disregard for private property as well as the safety of animals is…
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
A federal court will consider a lawsuit against the Beef Checkoff. Food Safety News reports anything from a dismissal to a temporary restraining order for the plaintiffs could occur. The…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
…think we have something, or plan ahead and be ready to try something once we get somewhere down the research path.” Nelson also gave a lengthy update on all of…
Ambassadors Make Case for Lame-Duck TPP Vote
…Domestic Product. Singapore’s ambassador said he hopes TPP is ratified and noted there’s no “plan B for the U.S.” He added there’s no chance for an alternative agreement between the…
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
With the numerous challenges facing the California agricultural community, it is understandable how rail crossing safety is not a subject of regular focus. However, raising rail safety awareness is a…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…private researchers. Priority areas include biological, physical and social science research, including economics. Funded projects will aid farmers and ranchers with whole-farm planning by delivering practical research-based information and improve…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
…rule makes to ACEP is requiring participants to obtain an Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) plan. To complete these plans, individual landowners will need to think proactively about how natural resource…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…send a brief resume by November 7, 2016 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, 1220 N Street, Room 221, Sacramento, California 95814,…