…at the hearing and the first to broach the subject. He said state pesticide regulations need to fall in line with federal controls. “The ability to produce abundant feed, food,…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
…losses from weather extremes. It also seems to address earthquake preparedness and compliance with water quality regulations. Additionally, the project incorporates a Community Benefits Program to ensure local communities receive…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…Funding for RAPP is made possible through the Commodity Credit Corporation, totaling $1.3 billion. Regulations for RAPP have recently been published and are still open for public comment. Brian German…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…to enhance transparency and public access to information, aligning with California’s stringent pesticide regulations. DPR Director Julie Henderson emphasizes the importance of the proposed system in promoting transparency and equitable…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
A proposed forest service change could lead to more carbon storage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Forest Service proposed a change in regulations that would…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…Growers, opposed the legislation citing concerns about potential misuse. Under the new regulations, employees are now required to accumulate a minimum of 40 hours, equivalent to five days, of PSL…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…regarding outdoor access for poultry. Notably, the rule for organic livestock and poultry production will allow current organic poultry producers up to five years to implement these new regulations. The…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…strategy is overly complex and would burden U.S. agricultural producers with new, costly regulations. The heart of the controversy lies in the EPA’s call for mitigation measures, assigning “efficacy points”…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…on MRLs, be aware of what pesticides are being used, and what the regulations are in each country.” In Taiwan, approval for carnauba wax is pending, prompting importers to advise…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…Senator Angelique V. Ashby. It was co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). This bill empowers the Newsom Administration and future governors to implement long-term strategies, including regulations…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is finalizing amendments to its import regulations for horses. These amendments will better align our regulations…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…comply with Prop 12 regulations. Pork that was already in cold storage before that July 1 deadline can still be sold in the state until the end of the year….
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…not only allows affected communities to accelerate the restoration of levees and river channels but also streamlines emergency repair and debris removal efforts by public agencies. Certain regulations and criteria…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…past several months. “Repeating mistakes will only lead to the continuation of flawed, unworkable regulations that will be litigated in the federal courts,” Coppock noted. The National Corn Growers Association…