…Engineers to delay implementation of the hopelessly vague 2015 rule that expansively defined ‘waters of the United States.’ That rule would have put a stranglehold on ordinary farming and ranching…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…recommended because bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can splash and spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces, contaminating them. Be sure to wash your hands with warm water…
Healthy Eating Snacks for the Super Bowl
…veggies first, then watch portion size. It also helps to drink a full glass of water before eating. If you can, skip on the adult beverages and all of the…
Former AFBF Lobbyist Takes Syngenta Job
…a model approach for agriculture.” In her role at AFBF, Thatcher primarily lobbied for farm programs, crop insurance, conservation and credit issues. She is widely recognized as one of the…
State Ag Officials Set 2018 Policy Priorities
…stage for good things to happen.” NASDA members also want rural broadband expansion, meaningful investments in infrastructure and improvements to conservation programs for producers. NASDA represents the elected and appointed…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
…California farmers. Production costs are higher there, yes. There is a problem with air, and water quality, plus labor issues. But, everyone should understand that without California, crops like the…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a final rule to the White House that would prevent the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule from taking effect. The EPA rushed…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
…feature a rice irrigation symposium focused on water use and greenhouse gas management. There is also a panel chair and moderator meeting scheduled at Noon. The opening reception will begin…
USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners
…Inspection Service; Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service; Natural Resources Conservation Service; Office of Advocacy and Outreach; and the Office of the Chief Economist. Now in its 94th year,…
Drought Monitor has Concerns Shifting South
…water supplies as ponds and wells are going dry. Some of these effects started from moisture deficits dating back to the summer of 2017. Meanwhile, much of the Western Corn…
Partnership Formed to Improve U.S. Water Quality
A new partnership seeks to assess agricultural practices and strategies to further improve water quality in the United States. The Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, along with the…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…conservation programs, and the Forest Service enhances forest health on public lands — stitching together a larger footprint of healthy ecosystems in priority areas,” said acting State Conservationist Ray Dotson….
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
…research and development, trade, conservation and nutrition. We applaud Secretary Perdue’s clear signal that he is looking forward to working with agriculture’s leaders in Congress, just as is Farm Bureau,…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…underrepresented farmers. Ensure that voluntary conservation programs balance farm productivity with conservation benefits so the most fertile and productive lands remain in production while land retired for conservation purposes favors…