Registration is available for a series of Produce Safety training sessions that will meet the new standards for food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Farm Employers …
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
The coming year is poised for some significant changes to California agriculture. Several different sectors of the industry will be coming under new guidelines throughout 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018, …
ELD Waiver Available to Agriculture Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an ELD waiver to farmers and ranchers who haul animals, that would fall under the Electronic Logging Device mandate that went …
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) regional quarantine amendment for the movement of bulk citrus and nursery stock has been submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The citrus industry …
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted drivers who haul livestock a 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have negative effects on animal well-being, a move hailed by …
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
The new pesticide regulations regarding the use of agricultural pesticides near public K-12 school sites and licensed daycare facilities will take effect January 1, 2018. The new rule from the …
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
Dicamba is now a restricted use pesticide, thanks to guidelines issued recently by the Environmental Protection Agency. The guidelines were reached through a deal between the Trump Administration and the …
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
The Environmental Protection Agency last week declared dicamba under it’s “restricted use” category, but a weed scientist from Illinois has doubts the new restrictions will be beneficial. Aaron Hager, a …
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
A series of Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses are being offered throughout California to fulfill part of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule beginning at the end …
FSMA Agricultural Water Compliance Extension?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to extend the agricultural water compliance dates that are part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). If the rule …
California Animal Welfare Regulations Increasing?
The Humane Society of the United States has introduced a ballot initiative aimed at making farm animal welfare regulations more rigorous in California. The state already has some the most …
California Clears First SGMA Hurdle
California has met one of the deadlines put forth by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), in the creation of local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). The formation of so many …
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
Using drones in agriculture has become more prevalent in recent years as larger commercial models become available. As they become more popular it’s important to remember that using an Unmanned …
WOTUS Repeal Officially Underway
As expected, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers have formally proposed a rule to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and officially reinstate …