“Is sanity finally coming to California’s Central Valley? America’s breadbasket has long been victim of capricious water cutoffs to “save” the environment. A bill in Congress puts an end to this man-made drought. It should pass.” Continue reading IBD: Rep. Nunes Turns On California Spigot
Category: Agriculture
Cattlemen vindicated over EPA court ruling
EPA is slowed in its “arbitrary and capricious” effort to kill 15,000 agricultural jobs. Continue reading Cattlemen vindicated over EPA court ruling
Soil erosion increasing global warming threat, says UNEP
“As global demand for food, water and energy is forecast to rise dramatically, soils will come under increasing pressure.” Continue reading Soil erosion increasing global warming threat, says UNEP
Cattlemen: EPA questioned on CAFO reporting rule
Stampede the EPA! Continue reading Cattlemen: EPA questioned on CAFO reporting rule
USDA: New plant zone hardiness map not climate change
No doubt the climate alarmists will ignore this. Continue reading USDA: New plant zone hardiness map not climate change
Barley thwarts climate alarmists
High carbon dioxide “paradoxically” helps barley offset the effects of drought, says a Spanish researcher. Continue reading Barley thwarts climate alarmists
USDA incorporates global warming in new ‘Plant Hardiness Zone Map’
But it could be all about how the temp data is sliced. Continue reading USDA incorporates global warming in new ‘Plant Hardiness Zone Map’
EPA overreaches on manure regulations, farm groups say
“The rule is the latest in a series of EPA regulations that have sparked opposition from farm or business groups and promise to give more election-year ammunition to Republican lawmakers who take issue with the agency’s assertive approach.” Continue reading EPA overreaches on manure regulations, farm groups say
Stinkbugs rule as government, pesticide industry dither
Stink bugs have spread to 36 states — so where are the insecticides? Continue reading Stinkbugs rule as government, pesticide industry dither
Environmental lawsuits could hit US agriculture in 2012
The National Corn Growers Association is currently involved in two major pieces of environmental litigation that will likely be decided in federal court in 2012. Continue reading Environmental lawsuits could hit US agriculture in 2012
Organic farmers to get premium welfare?
We’re against conventional subsidies for conventional farmers — and we’re also against premium subsidies for organic farmers. Continue reading Organic farmers to get premium welfare?
Human Events: EPA to regulate dirt
Are Republicans crazy for wanting to expressly EPA from regulating farm dust? Continue reading Human Events: EPA to regulate dirt