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Dueling WOTUS - As Rule is Created, Court Case is Heard
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Environmental Protection Agency pushes forward on its new Waters of the U.S. Rule, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision that will have significant impacts.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
Ag Conservationists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testifies before Senate in support of Livestock Regulatory Protection Act to emphasize that farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.
Submit Comments for the Proposed Delta Project Before October Deadline
California Ag Today
Read the Environmental Impact Report and submit comments for the Delta Conveyance Project before October 15th. The proposed infrastructure plan would divert Sierra Nevada water from the Delta, to Southern California for farmland and residential use.
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Before Senate Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday to express his support.
CA Delta Conveyance Project: Pros and Cons Impacting Agriculture
California Ag Today
In part two of this series, Corryn La Rue speaks with California Department of Water Resources environmental project manager Carrie Buckman. In their conversation, Buckman covers the potential negative and positive impacts of the Delta Conveyance Project.
Upcoming Water Storage Solutions: CA Delta Conveyance Project?
California Ag Today
California Department of Water Resources released the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project. The proposed infrastructure plan would divert Sierra Nevada water from the Delta, to Southern California for farmland and residential use.
Drip Irrigation Benefits and Brewer's Yeast in Livestock Feed
The Agribusiness Update
A California study shows benefits of drip irrigation for growing sweet corn, and brewer's yeast benefits in livestock feed found in California Cooperative Extension study.
Southern Drought Conditions and Brewer's Yeast Benefits for Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Much of the south is in the midst of prolonged dry weather, benefits of brewer's yeast in livestock feed expanded.
California Drought Cold & Wind and NCBA on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's Klamath Basin are dealing with weather challenges on top of the drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
Citrus Canker in Georgia and NCBA Comments on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is alerting citrus growers that citrus canker has been found, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on the SEC's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley blasts the EPA for not consulting the USDA before urging the Supreme Court no to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
NCBA Concerns Over NEPA and Stronger Land Prices in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council express concern over the President's NEPA rule.
NEPA Opposition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen's Association are voicing their concerns about the Biden Administration's final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
Florida CARES Nominations and Fuel Prices Remain Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.