EPA Seeks Comments on Registration of Enlist Duo
- May 6, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 6, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on its proposed decision to register Enlist...
USDA Meeting Ends with No Vote on Organic Aquaculture
- May 6, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 6, 2014 The spring meeting for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) ended with no vote on establishing...
Lawsuit over Clean Water Act Permits for Logging Roads Ongoing
- May 5, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 5, 2014 A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over the stormwater discharge exemption...
Walmart Hosts CEOs for Sustainability Product Expo
- May 5, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 5, 2014 Walmart joined with CEOs from global companies like Monsanto, Cargill, and Dairy Farmers of America, to...
NPPC Testifies Before Congress on Country of Origin Labeling and Deadly Pig Virus
- May 5, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 5, 2014 The National Pork Producers Council recently testified before Congress on two issues impacting its industry –...
WI Governor Signs Farm Machinery Bill
- May 2, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 2, 2014 Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently signed legislation updating laws that cover farm machinery and travel on...
CA Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals
- May 2, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 2, 2014 On Thursday, the California State Senate passed a bill to restrict the use of antibiotics in...
MI Agriculture Commission Approves Changes to Right to Farm Protection
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted, in a special session, to adopt changes...
Federal Judge Upholds Vacated Settlement Between Labor Dept. and Blueberry Growers
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 A federal judge recently upheld a previous ruling vacating settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of...
Farm Lending Strong in First Quarter
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 Farmers are borrowing in larger amounts during the first quarter of 2014 for inputs at spring...