The US Treasury Department has set a new deadline for companies, including farms, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by March 21, following a court order. FinCEN may …
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on Key Industry Priorities
Buck Wehrbein , the newly elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is preparing to take on his role, and has identified key industry priorities. He is focused on …
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28, …
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released its updated schedule for reevaluating certain pesticides registered in the state. Under state law, CDPR must continuously review pesticides to determine …
Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects
California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary report review …
DHS Updates the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the H-2A and H-2B visa programs, effective January 17, to enhance program integrity and worker protections. Key changes include prohibiting employers, recruiters, …
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
A recent report released by The Directions Group, formerly known as Aimpoint Research, outlines potential ripple effects across several key areas of U.S. agriculture policy if farmers lose access to …
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both progress and unresolved tensions. Delegates worked into the early hours …
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) is set to begin a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride, a powerful herbicide, in response to new state law AB 1963. The law, which …
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among workers who …
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara …
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
The California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA) serves as a critical advocate for agricultural pilots and operators throughout the state. The association works to protect the interests of those in agricultural …
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is preparing to implement a new law, effective January 1, 2024, that limits the retail sale and non-agricultural use of neonicotinoid pesticides to …
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the 2015 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This rule strengthens protections …