…agency’s regulatory duties in regard to food production and will alert USDA when issues arise that may require the agency to exercise its DPA authority. “This is an important preparedness…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…rule has reportedly eliminated outdated processes in the regulatory system to allow for more efficient development of biotech crops. “USDA is implementing the first significant update to our plant biotechnology…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…says Dubay. “CSP can help with those additional goals. It can also help producers meet regulatory requirements or further work they have been doing to promote organic production, forest health…
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
Representative Ro Khanna recently introduced a companion bill to the Farm System Reform Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation mirrors the bill that was introduced at the…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…reconsider how the water system is being managed both in terms of regulatory restraint and litigation related to the federal biological opinions. “I think there are two primary areas of…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…Not only is the usual regulatory process continuing to progress, but Governor Gavin Newsom remains active in issuing executive orders that will have wide-ranging implications for the economy. Several agricultural…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…recognize that regulatory flexibility also may be required to ensure rapid action, and we ask you to consider it within the confines of ensuring the safety of the food being…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
This week saw an effort to bring $5 billion in financial support to the produce industry as well as an appeal to government agencies to suspend the process for adding…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…is asking for a regulatory pause in the form of an Executive Order from Governor Newsom that will suspend regulatory proceedings and comment periods that have yet to be approved…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
…there has been or will be a regulatory pause. That’s not to say that inspections won’t occur,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Certainly, for-cause…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…regarding the issue of meeting the regulatory requirement of providing N95 respirators but have not received any guidance thus far. “We’re going to be unable to do that this summer…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…Feed Regulatory Program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28,…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…the U.S. under existing regulatory authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Ensuring minimal disruption for our agricultural workforce during these uncertain times is a top priority for this administration,” Secretary Perdue…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…impacts to operations. FSIS is also working to prioritize inspection at establishments based on local conditions and resources available. Yesterday, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach…