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Information & Updates
(EPA) (NMPF)
(USDA)
(WSDA)
(DOE) (DOR) (WSDOT)
(WSFB) (WSU)
(Miscellaneous
Info/Update)
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On September 22, 2009, the EPA issued
the Final Mandatory Reporting Rule for Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). “Under
the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) rule, owners or operators
of facilities that contain a manure management system……..that emits at least
25,000 metric tons or more of GHGs (methane [CH4] and nitrous oxide [N2O]) per
year (expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent) must report emissions from
manure management systems. Owners or operators are required to collect
emission data; calculate GHG emissions; and follow the specified procedures
for quality assurance, missing data, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Facilities that emit 25,000 metric or more of Co2 equivalent per year
will be required to report GHG emissions data to EPA annually.” Based on
their 25,000 metric ton Co2 equivalent, this would translate, roughly, to
operations with 3,200 animals or more. Reporting is to begin Jan 1, 2010.
Below is a link to further
information:
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/downloads09/manuremanagement.pdf
At this year’s annual
meeting we will have someone from EPA present to answer any questions you may
have.
Thank You
Jesse
Robbins
Program Director
Washington State Dairy Federation
PO Box 1768
Elma, WA 98541
Office: (360) 482-3485
Cell: (206) 930-9814
jesse.wsdf@centurytel.net
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ENFORCEMENT ALERT: EPA Targets Clean Water Act Violations
at Livestock Feeding Operations
Green House Gases
CERCLA EPCRA CAFO Air Exemption
NMPF EPCRA Fact Sheet & Guidance
NMPF EPCRA-Cover Letter & Reporting Template
R10 CERCLA EPCRA CAFO air exemption
Emergency Contacts
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NMPF and USDEC Laud USDA
Decision To Re-Open the Dairy Export Incentive Program
NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised
the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the May 22, 2009 announcement
opening the full allocations under the Dairy Export Incentive Program
(DEIP) for the July 2008 - June 2009 year. On behalf of America’s
dairy industry, NMPF and USDEC expressed deep appreciation to
Secretary Vilsack for his dedication to supporting dairy producers at
this time of dire economic difficulties.
More...
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Release No.
0624.09
Contact:Jonathan Groveman 720-4178
AGRICULTURE
SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES CHEESE PURCHASE OF $60 MILLION TO ASSIST
STRUGGLING DAIRY PRODUCERS, AID NATION'S
FOOD BANKS
WASHINGTON,
Dec.18, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that
approximately $60 million in cheese and cheese products will be purchased
by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
for use in domestic feeding programs through USDA's Food and Nutrition
Service. USDA is expediting this cheese purchase to help provide
much-needed support for low-income families struggling to put nutritious
food on their tables, and to deliver timely assistance to dairy farmers
who have been challenged by high feed costs and low dairy prices.
Read more...
Disaster Relief Available
for Farmers and Ranchers
(Spokane, WA), Dec. 1, 2009 - The
U.S. Department of Agriculture designated six counties in Washington as
primary natural disaster areas due to drought. Counties include Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, and
Okanogan. The designation
triggers availability of low-interest loans and the Supplemental Revenue
Assistance Payment Program (SURE) for farmers and ranchers. Agricultural
producers in the six primary counties, or contiguous counties, may be
eligible for financial relief according to Rod Hamilton, Farm Service Agency
Program Chief in Spokane.
Read more....
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USDA
Announces 2008-2009 Allocations for Dairy Export Incentive Program
(May 22, 2009)
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Washington Dairy Producers have Additional Risk Management
Choices
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2009 ---- The U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced the Federal
Crop Insurance Corporation’s (FCIC) Board of Directors approved expansion
and revisions to the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy) plans
of insurance. The changes were requested by Iowa Agricultural Insurance
Innovations, Inc. the owners of the LGM plan of insurance.
Read more...
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December 9, 2009
Dear WSDA customers and staff:
Today Gov. Chris Gregoire released her proposed balanced
budget that closes an anticipated $2.6 billion deficit in the current 2009-11
biennium. Materials related to the budget, including the text of the
governor’s remarks, are available on her
website.
As she mentioned during her news conference, this is a budget that makes
some very difficult choices during nearly unprecedented economic challenges.
This budget will create significant hardships for thousands of families who
rely on public schools, health care programs and other critical services
provided by state government.
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Governor Gregoire Announces 2010
Supplemental Budget Recommendation
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Governor Gregoire today announced her recommendations for the state’s 2010
Supplemental Budget. The Governor’s recommendations make a number of
reductions and adjustments to address an additional state budget shortfall of
$2.6 billion for the 2009–11 biennium. The reductions and adjustments are
across state government. Today’s announcement serves as the Governor’s
official budget recommendation to the Legislature, which convenes on January
11, 2010 for its 60-day session.
Read more...
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TB and United States Animal Health Association
by Dr. Leonard E. Eldridge, DVM
Read....
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Livestock Nutrient Management - Changes to Tax Exemptions
Remember to update
form by
January 1, 2010!
WSDF have been
getting calls at the office concerning the use of the updated
"Farmers Certificate for Wholesale Purchases and Sales Tax Exemptions".
WSDF did contact the Washington State Department of Revenue and got
confirmation this is the certificate for farmers to use. This form needs to
be filled out and provided to those you purchase feed, seed,
pharmaceuticals, farm fuel etc..
Farmers do NOT
need a "Resale Sellers permit";that is for some one actually purchasing
feed, seed etc. to resell, such as a farm store.
Hopefully this
helps; link to the form:
http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/excstx/exmptfrm/farmersretailslstxexmptcert.pdf
If you need more
information, please feel free to contact the WSDF office at 360.482.3485.
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Intrastate DOT Number
Manager's Guide to Safe Trucking During Ag Planting & Harvest Season
by American Trucking Associations
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Labor Brief ICE
Enforcement Activity
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) is the investigative and enforcemnt agencey within the
Department of Homeland Security. One of the responsibilities of this
agency is to ensure the departure of illegal aliens through the enforcement of
the nation's immigration laws.
Read more...
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MODEL POLICY: Investigating
Employees for Legal Presence
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Immigration Control and
Enforcement Activity ~ ICE Enforcement Activity
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Extension
Risk Management Education Grants Program
2010
Request for Applications (RFA) Announcement
Western
Center for Risk Management Education
Washington State University
Extension
Risk
Management Education to Help Farm and Ranch Families Succeed Through
Targeted Risk Management
Strategies
Pre-proposals
are due by 5 PM, PST,
Tuesday,
December 15, 2009
Read
more....
A New Educational Program for Producers
An online course for
producers, industry, veterinarians and students. Go to:
http://vetextension.wsu.edu/courses/index.htm to take free
course offered by Veterinary Medicine Extension, WSU.
Dale A.
Moore, DVM MPVM PhD
Director,
Veterinary Medicine Extension
College
of Veterinary Medicine
Washington
State University
P.O. Box
646610
Pullman WA
99164-6610
(509)
335-7494
http://vetextension.wsu.edu/
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New Website Provides
Washington State Farmers with an Alternative for
Livestock Mortality Disposal
A new website
www.mortcompost.info is now available that provides information and
resources for farmers, county extension agents, university faculty, and the
general public about on-farm mortality composting. On-farm composting is
an environmentally and economically sound alternative to conventional methods of
carcass disposal. A full grown cow can be fully composted in 2 to 4 months
with minimal cost, labor, and equipment.
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Dairy Nutrient Management Act
(The DNMA is broken into sections at the
above web site.
You may have to scan through each site to find the
information you are seeking.)
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