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Grassley: Large Senate Proposal Will Benefit Ag In Many Ways
Grassley: Large Senate Proposal Will Benefit Ag In Many Ways
Grassley: Large Senate Proposal Will Benefit Ag In Many Ways
The Senate’s $1.7 trillion spending bill to finish this fiscal year boosts agricultural research, rural development, and nutrition, but doesn’t include long-fought cattle market reforms.  The more than 4,000-page bill leaves out controversial legislation sought by Senator Chuck Grassley to force some cattle price negotiating by major packers, known as the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Ac
Neal: RD Funding Will Help Rural Americas Communities Thrive
Neal: RD Funding Will Help Rural Americas Communities Thrive
Neal: RD Funding Will Help Rural Americas Communities Thrive
The USDA is out with a series of USDA rural development funding mechanisms are targeting improved market opportunities for rural economies.   “We are highlighting 242 investments totaling $981 million that will create economic opportunities for people and businesses and diverse communities and industries throughout 47 states Guam and the US Virgin Islands," noted rural business cooperative se
Oregon DEQ Fines Lamb Weston
Oregon DEQ Fines Lamb Weston
Oregon DEQ Fines Lamb Weston
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined the Lamb Weston potato processing facility in Hermiston $127,800 for overapplying wastewater containing nitrogen to farmland and causing nitrate groundwater contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin...
DEQ Increases Fines Against The Port Of Morrow
DEQ Increases Fines Against The Port Of Morrow
DEQ Increases Fines Against The Port Of Morrow
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has revised the penalty against the Port of Morrow for additional violations involving overapplication of wastewater containing nitrogen to agricultural fields in the Lower Umatilla Basin, an area with longstanding groundwater contamination...
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
Central Washington Communities Receive Federal Dollars To Address Water Issues
On Tuesday, the USDA announced the City of Ritzville and the Greater Bar Water District received federal monies to address water issues.  The federal loans and grants come through the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal program.  The aim of the program is to improve water systems and waste water handling services in rural communities by ensuring reliable infrastructure.   Ritzvi...
Ecology: New Permits For Wineries Help Protect Washington Water
Ecology: New Permits For Wineries Help Protect Washington Water
Ecology: New Permits For Wineries Help Protect Washington Water
Washington wineries and the Department of Ecology have collaborated to develop the first statewide water quality permit.  And Ecology said this new permit will help the industry prevent pollution and protect water quality.  Ecology says the New Winery General Permit adopted last week established practices that will help wineries manage their waste water.  They sa...
Washington Dairy Farmer Honored For Sustainability Efforts
Washington Dairy Farmer Honored For Sustainability Efforts
Washington Dairy Farmer Honored For Sustainability Efforts
On Thursday, Dairy Farmers of Washington and Darigold announced that Washington dairy farmer, Austin Allred, was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.  The 28-year-old Allred, was recognized for his commitment to dairy farm sustainability with a primary goal of transforming Royal Dairy into a zero-waste business.  ...
Public Comment Sought on Wine Water Quality Permit
Public Comment Sought on Wine Water Quality Permit
Public Comment Sought on Wine Water Quality Permit
The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued initial guidelines for a water quality permit that would apply to wineries which would be a first for the industry.   Stacey Callaway, a general permit writer in DOE’s Water Quality Program, said their goal is to protect water quality and provide flexibility in compliance for wineries.   “...
New Wastewater Permit for Fruit Packers
The Washington State Department of Ecology is undergoing the every-5-year review of the wastewater permit for fruit packers through June 17th.   Communications Manager Joye Redfield-Wilder says they’re looking at how a new fertilizer could impact water quality.   “...