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State Departments of Agriculture Push Fresh Policy
State Departments of Agriculture Push Fresh Policy
State Departments of Agriculture Push Fresh Policy
At the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting, NASDA members adopted policy to protect farmers’ right to farm, fixing federal disaster relief, advocate for clear labeling on cell-based meat products, and agriculture apprenticeship programs.
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
With recent systems moving in from the Pacific, is the west going to break free from drought?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Solar Energy Program
Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Solar Energy Program
Bureau of Land Management Seeks Input on Solar Energy Program
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Land Management announced a public meeting to solicit feedback on utility-scale solar energy planning.  BLM is considering updates to its 2012 Western Solar Plan that included six southwestern states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.  On top ...
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Crapo, Risch Call On USDA To Promote Forest Management
Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo joined fellow Senate Republican, Steve Daines from Montana, asking the Administration to collaborate with states when it comes to Forest Management.  In Thursday’s letter sent to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers urged the development and implementation of a transparent and swift process to allocate funds promised to States for effective forest managem
Rippey: Many Factors Behind Yellowstone Park Flooding
Rippey: Many Factors Behind Yellowstone Park Flooding
Rippey: Many Factors Behind Yellowstone Park Flooding
The temporary closure of Yellowstone park due to flooding. "Record crests set on Yellowstone River and some of the tributaries across the northern Rockies," noted USDA meterologist Brad Rippey. It's a scenario he said has been caused by a combination of weather events, in addition to recent 2-4" of rainfall in the northern Rockies...
American Lamb Industry Evaluating Carbon Footprint
American Lamb Industry Evaluating Carbon Footprint
American Lamb Industry Evaluating Carbon Footprint
The American Lamb Board is working with Michigan State University to evaluate the environmental footprint of the U.S. sheep industry. The goal is to get accurate and robust data to contribute to this important issue. The initial focus of the study defines a comprehensive model of greenhouse gas emissions for the diverse array of U ...
Western Caucus Not Pleased With Administration’s ESA Proposal
Western Caucus Not Pleased With Administration’s ESA Proposal
Western Caucus Not Pleased With Administration’s ESA Proposal
Some members of the Congressional Western Caucus are not happy with the Administration's proposal to withdraw ten million acres of federal lands via the Endangered Species Act. In a recent letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the lawmakers claim the Administration is using its decision to update the greater sage-grouse land management plans as an excuse to ban development in areas across Ida

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