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New Dietary Guidelines and WOTUS Clarification Needed
The Agribusiness Update
The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA have released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marking a significant reset of federal nutrition policy, and farmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of the Waters of the United States.
Water grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board approves 38 Aging Infrastructure Grants for $22.9 million, increases ESPA recharge goal in State Water Plan.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
Expanding 4-H In Developing Countries
Farm of the Future
In Africa, crop yields are 80% lower than the United States average. Can school based agricultural education help?
De-Risking Ag Innovation Through School-Based Agricultural Education
Farm of the Future
Farming always involves an element of risk, so how is a producer supposed to take on the additional risk of trying new and innovative approaches?
New Farm Ideas Through Youth Education
Farm of the Future
What if new ideas can take root through educating the youth?
Conservation Program Readies Next Generation of Employees
Line on Agriculture
The Biden Administration initiative aimed at building a pipeline of conservation workers is moving forward and the first cohort of young people are working in conservation.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
California Ag Today
Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
Chattahoochee Water Agreement and American Farm Bureau's Role
The Agribusiness Update
Governors of Georgia and Alabama reach agreement with Corps of Engineers on Chattahoochee River water availability, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.
The American Climate Corps Trains for Conservation Jobs
Line on Agriculture
Once again, National Association of Conservation Districts Vice President Gary Blair
India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
Pecan growers to receive forecast survey, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.
Dam Breach Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Dam Breach Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Ag Transportation Studay WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Transportation and the infrastructure that allows the transportation of ag products is the focus of a study at Washington State University.
Ag Transportation Studay WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Transportation and the infrastructure that allows the transportation of ag products is the focus of a study at Washington State University.
USF Job Corp Civilian Conservation Centers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds USDA's decision to continue operations at the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, three here in Washington state.