A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled enhancements to crop insurance offerings, benefitting small and diverse farmers. This upgrade affects the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm insurance…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA amending the WOTUS rule, ag groups urging presidential candidates to boost…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The action comes after the U.S….
EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says in order to conform to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, it and the U.S. Department of the Army are…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…Despite some tumultuous environmental factors, the industry appears poised for a good season. CAC reports that there has not been any crop damage related to the Ojai earthquake. However, the…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…specialty crop products. The Regents of the University of California, Riverside will use a grant of $487,077 to expand market opportunities for California avocados. Projects to enhance environmental stewardship and…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…Pauses Pending LGN Exports 07:30 January 13, 2024 – NCBA’s Ethan Lane on what the livestock industry can expect this year 14:31 January 6, 2024 – What’s Ahead for Ag…
USDA Publishes Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule
…Food Program, that have already been in place. The provisions streamline processes, provide additional resources, and increase accountability. The rule also allows for more efficient use of state agency resources…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…be taking the position with more than 30 years of experience, having held multiple positions in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Priority areas that Jones will be addressing through the…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…provided effective temperature regulation and sun protection, resulting in even growth with minimal sunburn. Despite prior challenges that led to some growers removing orchards, the industry still maintains substantial production…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
A proposed rule to strengthen horse protection. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flat-shod horse performing the running walk By DanDee Shots – Milton Horse Show 0206, CC…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is still accepting feedback on how the agency should address Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected petitions that sought stricter regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Environmental groups had initially sent the CAFO petitions back in 2017…
