…of Agriculture who will protect family farms and ranches, roll back crushing regulations, and stand up for rural values—and we look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Rollins to make it…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-22-24
…Drawing from her experience with the devastating 2013 Rim Fire, she highlights the ecological and economic impacts of unchecked fuel loads and the challenges of balancing wildfire prevention with regulations….
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…Study Session. This meeting brings stakeholders together to discuss air quality regulations and strategies. During a press conference, McGlothlin emphasized the importance of programs like the Tractor Trade-In initiative, which…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…retaliatory tariffs on U.S. meat exports to China, securing better access to the Australian beef market, and easing regulations impacting beef and pork exports to Taiwan. The Meat Institute also…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…its advocacy for better conservation policies, providing science-based recommendations to lawmakers. Efforts included pushing for pollinator-friendly pesticide regulations and emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management. The report also highlighted…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…not only affect individual farmers but could reshape the agricultural landscape as some land transitions to other uses or is left fallow. This situation underscores the tension between environmental regulations…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…Roots. This session aims to support almond growers as they navigate SGMA regulations, which are creating significant shifts in California’s water management landscape. Roots, who will moderate the session, explains…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…including planting and weeding, providing flexibility to meet growers’ needs. While automation offers promising solutions, challenges remain—especially concerning regulations. Duflock referenced research by Lynn Hamilton from Cal Poly, highlighting a…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…in an interview with AgNet West, while reflecting on the pressures farm families are facing this year. Adding to the economic stress, farmers are also dealing with new regulations from…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…requirement. “Many farms rely on LLCs to protect assets, but small businesses often struggle to keep up with changing regulations,” Duvall said. Farms that fail to comply could face fines…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…The quarantine regulates the movement of certain agricultural products under Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), section 3406. This measure aims to prevent the spread of the…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…regulations went into effect in January 2024, further restricting the use of 1,3-dichloropropene. The public can provide feedback on the report until November 12 through the DPR’s online portal. DPR…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to create fairer markets for both producers and consumers. While the interim report does not propose new regulations, it signals the USDA’s intent…