…Land and Wetland Conservation” regulations. Expanded Hog Timeline USDA has expanded the timeline for producers with whom the Aug. 1, 2018, date does not accurately represent the number of head…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…decreased regulations will help local school districts reduce food waste and costs and will increase student participation in school meal programs.” “As directors of large urban school nutrition programs, we…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…is further emphasized by the timing of the state’s proposed plan to reduce the amount of surface water available. Isom highlighted the magnitude of increasing regulations on groundwater and surface…
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
Growth Energy Launches Bus Tour Promoting E15
…to federal regulations, E15 cannot be sold in the summer months. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says allowing sales year-round of E15 and higher blends helps farmers by increasing domestic…
USDA, FDA Announce Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology
…submitting comments on regulations.gov by Nov. 26, 2018. Comments previously submitted to FDA in regard to the July 12, 2018 public meeting will also be considered. For further information on…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
…Source code for proprietary software would not be accessible, and owners would not be able to change equipment in ways that would affect compliance with safety or emissions regulations. “Reliable…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…by streamlining regulations for four Rural Development loan guarantee programs. “At USDA, we know that for many rural communities the regulations that govern our programs can be outdated and difficult…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…and Wetland Conservation regulations. For more further information or to locate and contact local FSA offices, interested producers can visit www.farmers.gov. Food Purchase and Distribution Program Beginning this week, USDA’s…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…state regulations. Crop Insurance: ASTA is encouraged by the language in the Senate Farm Bill which amends section 508(a) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act to clarify conditions for voluntary…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…few years as new labor, food safety, and environmental regulations are phased in. CRB President Gary Schulz said that Babcock has presented a well-researched economic report that shows how new…
Environmental Groups Seek Clean Water Language in Farm Bill
Environmental groups want clean water regulations in the farm bill. A coalition of environmental groups penned a letter to the farm bill conference committee with suggestions the coalition claims will…
Canada Expecting High-Volume Crop Season
…has faced similar rail and shipment issues in the past. Canada has imposed penalties for service failures, but those regulations will not be enacted during the fall shipping season. Grain…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations,…