Waters of the U.S. Rule Will Significantly Expand Federal Authority
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What you need to know about Endangered Species Act and how to comment
The proposed Endangered Species Act Workplan regulations are complicated and could impact everything from spray drift to surface runoff.
John Hart | Dec 09, 2022
Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet rural residents face a variety of access barriers. [node:read-more:link]
New water rule creates more confusion for agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers issued their final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule on Dec. 30.
The new water rule will replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule put in place during the Trump administration.
Agricultural groups, including Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), are disappointed in the rule. [node:read-more:link]
DOT rejects long-haul trucking exception for livestock drivers
The Transportation Department on Monday rejected a petition from agricultural groups to allow truckers hauling livestock to drive for longer stints.
The department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the exemption sought “would not achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption,” in a Federal Register notice set to be published Tuesday. [node:read-more:link]
Idaho agriculture kept growing in 2022 despite high input costs
Idaho farmers and ranchers brought in 28% more revenue for crops and livestock this year.
“In 2022, we broke all time record highs – it's astronomical increases," said Garth Taylor, an associate professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Idaho. He presented the industry’s financial picture on Tuesday.
Taylor said Idaho agriculture is growing faster than the industry nationwide. Most of the revenue increase is driven by good prices in the milk, cattle and potato sectors, he said, and more products being exported overseas. [node:read-more:link]
Idaho agriculture kept growing in 2022 despite high input costs
Idaho farmers and ranchers brought in 28% more revenue for crops and livestock this year.
“In 2022, we broke all time record highs – it's astronomical increases," said Garth Taylor, an associate professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Idaho. He presented the industry’s financial picture on Tuesday.
Taylor said Idaho agriculture is growing faster than the industry nationwide. Most of the revenue increase is driven by good prices in the milk, cattle and potato sectors, he said, and more products being exported overseas. [node:read-more:link]
AgriLife Extension policy expert updates on potential changes
Changes in the new farm bill will mostly be about money. [node:read-more:link]
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT TO HELP MINNESOTA VETERANS PURSUE CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/19/22] — U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced $750,000 in federal funding to support training, mentorship and other opportunities for veterans looking to transition into agricultural careers. The investments will create jobs and strengthen Minnesota’s agricultural workforce by providing hands-on training and mentorship for veterans pursuing opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness. [node:read-more:link]
Our experience hosting a grain bin safety meeting
Last year, when we built our new grain system, the dealer we worked with — Dan Zippay, who also happens to be a good friend of Mike’s — offered to put on a presentation highlighting bin safety issues.
We talked about it at the time and loved the idea, but we were unable to make it happen last year. This year, we started harvest out right by hosting a grain bin safety awareness presentation.
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