…However, the need for a long-term fix and increased flexibility for livestock haulers remains. In addition to working with allies on Capitol Hill, NCBA submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “As Congress is debating an infrastructure package, we wanted to make absolutely sure that water supplies and the need to enhance water supply, water projects, water…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…3.3 percent of all U.S. GHG emissions (By comparison, transportation and electricity generation together made up 56 percent of the total in 2016 and agriculture in general 9 percent). Fossil…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…and transportation, domestic recruitment and worker reimbursement and training. “The program has let our farmers take on new contracts and plant more because they no longer have to worry about…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…Not true,” Chair of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Steve Hilker indicated in a Facebook Live video. Hilker also noted there has been some progress with bills like the…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…compatible with all USDA office schedules. Additionally, using the high-level criteria posted in the Federal Register (transportation logistics, workforce, community/quality of life, and capital and operating costs), USDA has defined…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…for nearly 3 million rural customers, and invested in new and improved community infrastructure including streets, transportation, aviation, ports, and water and storm water resources for 1.2 million rural Americans….
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…process which converts food waste into biogas, which produces renewable electricity and transportation fuel. In addition, Public Works donated 320 pounds of leftover meals to local communities. 168 Market (Hacienda Heights)…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…biomethane from organic waste products in dairy digesters to provide a beneficial use as a renewable transportation fuel. “CalBio is honored to have been selected to develop these pilot projects…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…and far less maintenance than existing floors resulting in labor efficiency for calf raisers. Website: www.calf-tel.com Exhibit Space: DS108, DS110 Location: Germantown, WI Eco Transportation Products – ETP Tire Sealant Pumping…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…marketing and transportation companies located in our big cities,” Johansson said. “Programs that help California food and farm products reach more customers will boost jobs at ports and warehouses as…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…who work in transportation, marketing and other jobs, Johansson said, noting that “with water, sunlight, seed, good soil and some knowledge, you can grow something and you can sell it.”…
We won this battle, but the war still rages
Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest
Agri View: BFTP-Crop Transportation Problems
…View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about what it will take to fix the transportation problems in this country. BFTP-Crop Transportation Problems Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…