…back to 2014, but the rule has been making progress quickly with only 15 days allowed for public comment. “We can expect to see this before the Standards Board for…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…encourages proper animal care, and consumers should feel good knowing there’s a national program in place that sets consistent animal welfare and care standards across the beef industry. “BQA helps…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…unnecessary obstacles for interstate commerce by establishing standards that impact all production in the United States as well as other international producers. The lawsuit also highlights the economic impact…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…the recently proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Standards and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2021, EPA will propose and request public comment on expanding biofuel requirements beginning in 2020. EPA will…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…a common name. Key Provision: Sanitary/Phytosanitary Measures The three countries agree to strengthen disciplines for science-based measures that protect human, animal, and plant health while improving the flow of trade. Key…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…state to state. Today’s action to restore one national definition provides certainty for stakeholders and ensures that we can build upon existing standards to improve water quality. We look forward…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
…acres this year. In addition, 18,155 U.S. farm operation are now certified compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards, a 3 percent increase from 2018. “With the addition of…
Last Week to Apply for Taste and Teach Program
…a taste test while adhering to K-12 California Education Standards. CFAITC is offering a total of $45,000 worth of support for the program. “This year we’re awarding 450 teachers with…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…to raise queens for minimal cost over and over again. If you plan to buy locally and you know there is a keeper nearby that has a constant flow of…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…expressed to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research that it may be time to reevaluate some of the standards for organic production. “We’ve seen new technology evolve that includes…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Define WOTUS Act
…of NCBA’s science-based proposal of 185 flow days per year for determining federal jurisdiction.” Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
…eight fruit and vegetable standards and the challenges growers might see in the prune market this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…