…and other industry members expressed concern regarding the proposed winery wastewater regulations during an online public workshop. Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs with the Wine Institute, Noelle Cremers pointed…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…it basically results in a new animal drug and that has quite an extensive regulatory process associated with it in the United States, but not necessarily in other countries,” Van…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…says the three-judge panel decision undermined the EPA’s authority to make science- and data-based regulatory decisions to determine which herbicide products are safe and effective to meet the challenges farmers…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…Noon after a survey of participants. Deputy Ag Commissioner for Santa Barbara County, Lottie Martin will begin the series of presentations with an important regulatory update. As with previous strawberry…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…economic development efforts.” The regulatory reforms collectively known as the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative will overhaul several duplicative processes and establish a single platform for the Water and Waste Disposal…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…can be out on your farm,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “You need to be prepared when those inspections…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
…he, “will always proudly stand right by your side.” In his full address, the President also touches on COVID-19 response and regulatory relief. Listen to the full address below. President…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
Typically, the process for regulation development involves a significant amount of time and compromise between varying interests. Stakeholders of all kinds do their best to communicate with regulatory agencies in…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…growers. Assistant Director, Regulatory, Technical, & Industry Affairs at California Walnut Board & Commission Adhi Kulkarni said applicants who fell just short of the adjusted gross income requirements and are…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
Farmers will want to be prepared for the regulatory requirements that are going to be in effect this summer. New nighttime lighting rules will begin to be enforced beginning July…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said there are some differences in the application process for each commodity. Listen to Adam’s full interview. Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds FSA…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…dairy industry, government and academia—since the program’s inception in 1996. Meyer’s dedication to build a bridge between industry and regulatory agencies has paid dividends for California’s air and water quality….
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…of pelletized hulls/cubes to China will no doubt provide another avenue to bring more value to growers who produce almonds,” Almond Board of California Vice President of Technical and Regulatory…