…develop a new rule to replace the NWPR. Industry groups asserted that vacating the NWPR would create significant uncertainty in regard to water regulations. Judge Márquez said that regulatory uncertainty…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…Bill. Full details on these additional actions to support dairy farmers will be provided when regulations are published in the coming weeks. Dairy farmers should wait until these details are…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
…after a tough year for growers in 2020. Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. The U.S. Environmental…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…2012 to 2018. That figure represents regulations that include those designed to protect consumers as well as agricultural workers. However, many of the regulations such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…will be a two-step process. The agencies have indicated that the plan is to revert back to regulations that define WOTUS that were in place prior to 2015. Relevant Supreme…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…further implemented. Farmers’ regulatory compliance costs were impacted differently for different crop types. While some regulations affected the entire agricultural industry, the degree to which they were impacted varied between…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…implementation of the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard and Certification of Pesticide Applicators regulations. The resources on safe pesticide use are aimed at protecting agricultural workers, pesticide handlers and applicators, along…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
A recent report highlights the need for a more favorable regulatory environment for gene editing in agricultural animals. Recommendations have been compiled by a group of experts assembled by the…
Farm Bureau Extension Continuing Education Series Begins July 15
…Regulation approved Farm Bureau series is worth one hour of Laws and Regulations credit for pesticide applicator licensing. Registration information is available online. Listen to the radio report below. Farm Bureau Extension…
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
…increased number of sprays to combat the psyllid. There’s also extra processing costs and logistical costs as growers navigate the different regulations and quarantines,” Babcock noted. “So, even though HLB…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…flexibility for the movement of water and mandate greater transparency for water management decisions. “Burdensome regulations continue to prevent communities in my district from getting the water they desperately need….
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…from the current and previous regulations, as well as input from a wide array of stakeholders, so we can better protect our nation’s waters, foster economic growth, and support thriving…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…citrus growers with a strong toolbox of science-supported strategies and tactics to protect their orchards from HLB. Regulations are also continually evaluated to ensure efficacy and efficiency, resulting in new…