…the regulations that dictate how laboratories are approved to perform official testing and how those agencies remain approved. The proposed rule is available for public comment through Monday, July 29. The details…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…industry wants regulations that are practical and effective but applying CERCLA and EPCRA to livestock farms is neither,” Herring said. “Pork producers are very strong stewards of the environment and…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…Agency’s announcement to allow expanded E15 fuel sales may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Removing outdated barriers and regulations is a commitment that this Administration…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…the Internal Revenue Service to promote collaboration and support efforts to prevent against RIN and blender tax credit fraud. More information is available here: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-rulemaking-modifications-fuel-regulations-provide-flexibility Final Rule (PDF) Response to Comments…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…been allocated to prepare regulations and implement Proposition 12 which will require significant changes to the housing requirements for veal calves, egg laying hens and pigs. The ‘May Revise’ nearly…
Accident Spurs Lone Worker Protocol Thoughts
…communication in place with your lone-workers,” she said. “Multiple regulations require this…So the concept is not new, nor is it unique.” Stay with AgNet West and AgSafe for ideas on…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…regulations, imposed in 2017, do not work for the livestock transportation industry,” Steve Hilker, United States Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Chairman said in a statement. About the Author Brian German…
Hemp Registration Opens, Process Remains Complicated
…Regulations are still being developed for the crop and merely registering doesn’t give you the green light to grow. Gonzales said they have signed up their first producer, but there are still…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…as well as information on the overall poultry business, regulations and marketing. The workshop series is made possible through a collaboration between the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…and renewed cooperation of the state’s regulatory agencies, especially in light of the many other unique and expensive regulations that place California farmers at a growing competitive disadvantage.” _______________________________________________________________________________ Source:…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…four hours for DPR. One with Laws and Regulations and three in the Other category,” Driver noted. “We also have six hours for CCA license holders. One-and-half-hours in Nutrient Management,…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…release. “There is no question that existing regulations are not achieving their intended goals for the environment. It’s time to try something new.” The last time that South-of-Delta contractors received…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…the 2014 Farm Bill provisions for hemp production by 12 months to allow USDA to complete the required rulemaking process, and USDA intends to issue regulations in the Fall of…
Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations
The opportunity for public comment on the proposed changes to nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is nearing its end. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is…