…but we also needed a product that would fit some of the regulatory issues globally that we see with some of the other FRAC 3 products. This hit it perfectly,”…
Almond Alliance Seeking Industry Input Through Regional Listening Sessions
…policy and regulatory concerns. Almond Alliance President and CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that feedback is critical in their mission to fight for the needs of the almond industry. “We are…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
New funding to fight invasive plant pests and disease in our country was recently announced. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester-Moffitt talks about a program under the…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Industry efforts have also been…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…the undeniably appropriate level of protection offered by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and move to reinstate this regulatory structure through a process that will withstand procedural complaints in the…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…will be adding a new element to this year’s webinars. Along with information on production practices, the series will also include trade and regulatory information in every other webinar. ABC’s…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…out more at WGA.com. This episode is all about how to establish trust – and move away from a regulatory “gotcha” mentality! Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, Executive Director of the Center for…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
…explained there are quite a few FRAC Group 3 fungicides already available, however some of their efficacy has been beginning to slip. Some products have also become regulatory issues in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…arbitrarily refuse goods that are ready to be exported at U.S. ports. Provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act would bolster the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) regulatory authority. FMC would…
California Growers Now Have Another Fungicide Tool for The Toolbox
…to have fantastic efficacy, fit with global regulatory needs and continue to be a strong product into the future,” said Caffrey. “It’s a brand-new standard that now everyone’s going to…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…help states and territories target resources locally to increase the competitiveness of the specialty crops sector and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
A subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform is looking for information about what they call the alarming price increases on beef, pork, and chicken products. Rep. Raja…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…scientific assessment showing that ethylene oxide is significantly more toxic than previously understood, and to find that it is appropriate to rely upon this assessment in taking regulatory actions to…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…latest announcement is the sixth in an ongoing series of related regulatory changes for crop groups to continue over the next several years. The regulations dictate tolerance levels for pesticides…