National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The National Grange emphasizes the detrimental impact of dam removals on the region, citing clean power, irrigation, transportation, and jobs.
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USDA ’22 Pesticide Summary & New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary that shows over 99% of the samples tested had pesticide residues BELOW benchmark levels established by the EPA.
ESA Working Group Launched and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
Washington Representative Dan Newhouse, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources have launched the Endangered Species Act Working Group.
Klamath Basin Water Decision and American Beef Export Records
After three years of drought and little to no water allocated to Klamath Basin farmers and ranchers, new temporary operating procedures for the Klamath Water Project are prioritizing protected fish over needs of agriculture.
California Flood Damage and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced his agency is expanding efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires in the western U.S.
Ca. Citrus Disease Warning and NCBA Applauds Gray Wolf Decision
To help protect California’s $3.6 billion citrus industry from a new disease threat, ag officials want homeowners to sanitize their gardening tools before using them on citrus trees.
Is a Bumblebee a Fish and Smithfield Shutting California Operations
Can a bumblebee be considered a fish? A California state appeals thinks so.
NCBA Opposes Wolf Delisting and Wells Fargo Paints Rosy Ag Future
The NCBA and the Public Lands Council expressed opposition to the U.S. District Court’s ruling to remand and vacate the Endangered Species Act Delisting of the gray wolf.
OSU Finds COVID Help in Hemp and EPA Reverses Pesticide Eval.
Oregon State University researchers have identified hemp compounds that show an ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Ag News: NCBA on ESA Modernization
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council welcomed the finalization of federal rules to modernize implementation of the Endangered Species Act.