…tax, often referred to as the death tax. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened the comment period for shifting regulatory authority pertaining to animal biotech. Some concerns have been…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…Biden Administration has made immigration reform a top priority, issuing support for the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Industry members are now pushing for swift passage in the…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the comment period for shifting regulatory authority pertaining to animal biotech. Initially, the comment period expired on February 26. USDA will now…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…speeds. “The Trump administration approved more than 20 requests from meatpacking plants to exceed regulatory limits on line speeds despite the risks posed to the safety of workers and consumers,”…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
Dairy groups are united in their call for changes to how Canada administers its Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs). The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…said in a statement. “I also want ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers have a seat at the table as the EPA considers their regulatory obligations and look forward to…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Department to consider extending the CFAP sign-up deadline,” Duvall noted in the letter. “The recent Regulatory Freeze Pending Review on all new and pending executive actions, though common during a…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…set forth by the Produce Safety Rule. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said the readiness reviews are a great resource…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…Clarifications for non-federal match requirements have been made and new types of costs have been added to satisfy requirements. Regulatory language detailing inspection authority has also been updated. Revisions have…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…Noelle Cremers, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for the Wine Institute. “It’s our estimation that about 1,500 wineries will be subject to the order.” There is a total of…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…local Farm Service Agency offices continue accepting applications. The stalled CFAP payments are part of a larger regulatory freeze initiated by President Joe Biden during his first week in office….