environment

Go on-line, or check out your social media feed, it seems like the livestock and production agriculture are among the first industries to come under fire for greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint. But one scientist at the University of California-Davis says that’s all wrong. ...

On Thursday, President Trump announced new proposed regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy Act. Trump said the announcement is part of his effort of “fixing this regulatory nightmare,” in which projects are delayed by “an outrageously slow and burdensome federal approval process.” Trump added the...

Finding solutions to provide economic and environmental sustainability is top-of-mind for farmers. Micheal Clements has more.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Democrats’ “Green New Deal” sparked ‘hot red tempers’ on the Senate floor last week as it continues to draw public interest around the nation, with its talk of ending fossil fuel use and building all new ‘green energy’ buildings and utilities.  Farm and energy state Republicans launc...

The National Farmers Union’s 117th Anniversary Convention concluded Tuesday in Bellevue, WA.  More than 460 family farmers and ranchers convened in western Washington to determine policy positions for the upcoming year.  Following the convention, President Roger Johnson said this week’s event demonstrates how NFU’s strength comes from the grassroots level.   “Farmers Union mem...

Environmental groups want clean water regulations in the farm bill. A coalition of environmental groups penned a letter to the farm bill conference committee with suggestions the coalition claims will "help address the challenges facing the nation’s drinking water supplies.”  ...

A report-card like study gives the majority of food companies a flunking grade on environmental issues.  The report, issued by Mighty Earth, claims to find widespread failure across the food industry to address the environmental impacts of the meat supply chain.  The rep...

April 22nd, or Earth Day, is a day where we are supposed to consider ways in which we can help preserve the planet and keep it healthy.   Executive Director of Washington Friends of Farms and Forests Heather Hansen says that’s every day for farmers.   “...