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Cotton’s Natural Edge: NCC Launches Plant Not Plastic Campaign
California Ag Today
A new initiative highlights cotton as a powerful, natural alternative to synthetics driving microplastic pollution.
Plant Not Plastic: Cotton at the Heart of the Microplastic Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCC’s new campaign highlights cotton’s natural advantage while empowering consumers to cut plastic pollution and support America’s growers.
Reason for Climate Change
Idaho Ag Today
Atmospheric physicist and meteorologist Bill Pekney has a fascinating perspective on climate change.
Farm Costs & Packaging Laws
California Ag Today
California ag leaders will tackle the future of single-use packaging at the June 3rd State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. From cost concerns to compostable innovations, it’s a discussion producers won’t want to miss.
Cotton Industry Challenges Health Report’s Claims
California Ag Today
A new federal report on childhood disease draws fire from cotton producers, who argue their natural fiber and farming practices promote health—not harm.
California Burn Ban and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
Snake River Dams Debate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is slamming the early release of the final package of actions and commitments in the Columbia River System Operations mediation.
Snake River Dams Debate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is slamming the early release of the final package of actions and commitments in the Columbia River System Operations mediation.
Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.