Agricultural groups have serious concerns as it pertains to the split roll tax initiative that will be appearing on the November ballot. If the measure is passed it will make …
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) becomes effective on July 1 after more than a year of negotiation between the countries. The deal is expected to provide a $2 billion annual …
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
Some of the ongoing Bayer litigation has reached a resolution with approximately 75 percent of the litigation involving Roundup coming to a close. The settlement involves about 125,000 filed and …
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) has missed the deadline that was given by Congress to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule. A coalition of industry groups …
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order …
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
It is important for employers to fully understand what is required under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A farming …
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals looks at biocontrol agents. Although the category falls outside of the three general subcategories of biologicals, it’s an important tool for growers an …
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
The construction of farmworker housing should be a bit simpler in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County after a series of actions by the SLO County Board of Supervisors. The country …
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program known as CFAP is coming under fire from several members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The CFAP criticism is putting the program under increased …
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
The most recent report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners shows that 2020 is shaping up to be a good year for organics. The May 2020 Organic …
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
The Ag Order 4.0 that is aiming to protect water sources along the Central Coast, just closed its public comment period. Aside from fertilizer limitations that AgNet West reported earlier this week, what …
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation …
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently answered several questions about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which is set to go into effect July 1. Lawmakers voiced several USMCA concerns during a …
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
Central Coast counties are facing a potential operation-changing new regulation in the Ag Order 4.0. Although the proposed rules are only for that region, it could be precedent-setting for the …