Cal. Groundwater Recharge Study & Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule by a 53-43 vote.
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Cal Water Supply Benefits from Storms & Formal Ed. in Rural USA
Formal educational in rural America has grown, but still lags behind urban areas. USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased in rural areas from 15 to 21 percent.
U.S. Ag and China and USDA Meat-Poultry Processing Program
Can U.S. agriculture stand between China and a war in Taiwan? According to economists, it can and is. Tom Vilsack announced $73 million in funding for the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Food Price Index Record and U.S. Beef Exports Strong in February
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization says its Food Price Index set a record in March. The index averaged 159.3 points, up almost 18 points from February.
Ag News: Ethanol Production Hits COVID-era Highs and Ag Lending
Bloomberg says U.S. ethanol production reached its highest level since COVID-19 lockdowns brought the industry to a basic standstill.
Ag News: Groundwater Research and USApple Conference In-Person
University of California groundwater supplies research shows nearly 300 rural communities could benefit from “managed aquifer recharge.”