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 …
Making Sense of Biologicals: Microbials Attack the Health of Pests
This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals begins to break down the biopesticide category. The Environmental Protection Agency breaks biopesticides into three areas: biochemical, microbial, and plant-incorporated-protectants. In this episode, …
USDA Expanding Website Features to Better Manage Conservation Activities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making improvements to its online portal to help better manage conservation activities. New self-service features available on Farmers.gov will help farmers and ranchers …
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet …
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
The COVID ag safety bill known as AB 2043 has been approved by the state Assembly and will now be heard in Senate committees. The legislation would require that guidelines …
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
Multiple agricultural groups have sent letters to lawmakers seeking additional COVID-19 relief as the industry continues to struggle with the challenges created by the tumultuous condition of the food supply …
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year …
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
Industry members still have time to voice concerns about Ag Order 4.0 before the comment period ends. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board will continue accepting feedback until …
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1. The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations …