Tag: federal policy
The Backbone of America – Farm Policy Facts
“if the agricultural economy collapses, then the economy of the rest of the United Stats sooner or later will collapse. ” John F. Kennedy Published with permission courtesy of https://www.... Read More
Local Governments Sue to Stop BLM’s New Resource Planning Rules
Local Governments Sue to Stop BLM’s New Resource Planning Rules | American Stewards Today, counties in six western states and a soil and water conservation district filed suit in federal district co... Read More
A Coalition of Ranchers Protects Habitat, At-Risk Species, and a Way of Life
Source: http://onpasture.com/2016/12/05/a-coalition-of-ranchers-protects-habitat-at-risk-species-and-a-way-of-life/ By Kathy Voth Bill McDonald is a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Award in recogniti... Read More
A Short History and Summary of the Farm Bill – Farm Policy Facts
Source: https://www.farmpolicyfacts.org/farm-policy-history/ The Agriculture Committees of Congress are among the oldest; established in 1820 in the House and 1825 in the Senate. Today, the marquee le... Read More
Actually, Raising Beef Is Good for the Planet – Wall Street Journal
Despite environmentalists’ worries, cattle don’t guzzle water or cause hunger—and can help fight climate change Grasslands for cattle safeguard soil, water and land. Getty Images By Nicolette Ha... Read More
U.S. Livestock Industry: Lowest Environmental Impact System in the World.
University of California, Davis, professor and air-quality specialist Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., is working to clarify the role of livestock in greenhouse gas emissions. Mitloehner recently published a ... Read More
Environmental groups collecting millions from federal agencies they sue, studies show
Earthjustice, an environmental law firm that grew out of the Sierra Club, has sued federal agencies at least 39 times since 2009. Using three environmental laws, Earthjustice has raked in n... Read More
Rep. Cramer: How Critics of U.S. Farm Policy Have It Wrong – Farm Policy Facts
Source: https://www.farmpolicyfacts.org/2016/11/rep-cramer-critics-u-s-farm-policy-wrong/ Editor’s Note: Farm Policy Facts is pleased to publish a guest editorial from Congressman Kevin Cramer of No... Read More