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Biden WOTUS rule enjoined in Texas, Idaho

03/20/23 4:22 PM By Steve Davies

A Texas federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s “waters of the U.S.” rule from taking effect in his state and in Idaho.

Farm bill funding expiring amid farmers' ongoing war on feral hogs

03/15/23 6:14 AM By Noah Wicks

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The feral hogs began to show up at Tommy Henderson’s north Texas farm in the early 1990s. By 2002, they were “everywhere.” Henderson still can’t get rid of them.

National Ag Day to hit half-century mark

03/15/23 6:10 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Tuesday, March 21, marks the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day to raise public awareness about agriculture’s vital role in society.

Daybreak March 6: The week ahead: Vilsack making ‘competition’ announcement today

03/06/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Jacqui Fatka, Bill Tomson, and Noah Wicks

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is in California today, where he is expected to announce another series of efforts to improve competition in agribusiness and address a meat labeling issue that has dogged the agency for years.

EPA rodenticide proposal alarms USDA, animal ag groups

03/01/23 6:17 AM By Steve Davies

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Animal agriculture groups and USDA are concerned that EPA-proposed restrictions on rodenticides will increase costs for producers but not provide effective control of rats, mice, moles and other vermin.

Daybreak Feb. 28: Scoop(s): Ag Committee members leading two new bills

02/28/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Steve Davies, Jacqui Fatka, Bill Tomson, and Noah Wicks

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As is the case in the months leading up to the debate over a new farm bill, members of the House and Senate Ag Committees are dropping legislation to signal their policy priorities.

CBO’s farm bill estimates do little to ease funding squeeze

02/22/23 6:35 AM By Philip Brasher

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The official new estimates for farm bill costs do little to ease the funding squeeze facing lawmakers who want to increase reference prices for major commodities to reflect the higher input costs farmers are paying. Meanwhile, the Congressional Budget Office forecast raises new questions about the future of conservation funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Opinion: EPA needs to withdraw, rethink rodenticide proposal

02/10/23 1:21 PM By National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, United Egg Producers, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Horse Council, National Milk Producers Federation, National Pork Producers Council, and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

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In this opinion piece, nine associations call on EPA to withdraw the proposed “Restricted Use Products” designations for all rodenticides.

WOTUS hearing examines Biden rule, pending Supreme Court decision

02/08/23 2:31 PM By Steve Davies

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“Uncertainty” was the word of the day at a congressional hearing Wednesday focused on the Biden Administration’s “waters of the U.S.” rule and a pending Supreme Court decision addressing WOTUS.

USDA looking for simplified rural development application process

01/20/23 5:22 PM By Lydia Johnson

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Agriculture Department leaders are looking to ensure that billions in government funding are easier to access by the rural communities many federal programs are meant to serve.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Dr. Paul Bloom - CEO- Gevo Inc.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Paul Bloom, CEO of Gevo Inc. The company is bringing innovation to the renewable fuel sector. Bloom says the company's primary focus is commercializing and scaling a proven alcohol to jet pathway to make aviation fuel. Gevo is engaged in technology, process, and intellectual property development targeted to large-scale deployment of renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals. Potential investors need increased certainty from government programs and tax incentives to allow the industry to flourish, he adds.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Undersecretary Brashears: NWS isn't a food safety risk; Puglia on USMCA

Seven cases of New World screwworm have been detected on U.S. soil. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says the Food Safety Inspection Service's 7,000 inspectors are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm.

Western Growers Association President and CEO Dave Puglia discusses the importance of renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. On the panel, Phillip Kauffman with Texas A&M University and Ron Phillips with the Animal Health Institute discuss New World screwworm.

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