…of an investment contract. The bill creates a process to permit the secondary market trading of digital commodities if they are part of an investment contract. FIT21 requires customer disclosure,…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…or the active ingredient works, especially when we have microbes as active ingredients. Each microbe may have different environmental requirements or target species, or life stages of those species. We…
Conservatives Push Back on Democratic Attacks on Farm Bill
…National Security Act is bipartisan, despite top House and Senate Ag Democrats multiple claims it isn’t. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024….
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…Act. Assistance includes a new organic management standard, which was introduced last year, to allow producers flexibility to get assistance and education, such as attending workshops or requesting help from…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Biden Administration says the rule aims to simplify and modernize the federal environmental review process. Key changes include streamlining permitting for renewable energy and transmission…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…ranchers in conserving habitat for these species on working lands. “We are proud to invest more than $1M this year to assist farmers and ranchers protect these important species on…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…into areas like Michigan and New York and could soon be in other states. It’s called the California Ag Labor Relations Voting Choice Act or Card Check for short. Director…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by increasing its annual authorization from $85 million to…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…aquifers also act as water regulators during dry years, Nemeth said. During drought periods, groundwater reliance increases to 60 percent of all water use, making it the most valuable defense…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…the bill this month. “We’re going to do a markup on this farm bill on May 23rd in the House Act committee and it is, in its structure, it is…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
U.S. House and Senate Agriculture committees have each released a 2024 Farm Bill overview on Wednesday. Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow presented the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, a comprehensive…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…by the 2018 Farm Bill, aims to preserve and improve habitat for migratory bird species through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. NRCS is allocating $10.5 million nationally for the initiative….