…vehicles to continue legal operations in the state. The Clean Truck Check program is tied to registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
…coalition aims for collaborative discussions with the administration on regulatory relief and infrastructure investments to find mutually beneficial solutions that enhance the California economy and simultaneously address environmental concerns. Highlighted…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…globe.” Addressing challenges in global trade, McKalip acknowledged that some governments impose barriers based on regulatory requirements. He stressed the importance of advocating for almond growers, where high levels of…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…who contribute to these vital sectors. Addressing the urgency of the situation, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt emphasized the critical nature of bolstering response…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Plan, has a broader reach, offering up to $420 million to strengthen local and regional food systems. Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt from USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs emphasizes that…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…two congresses, and I have seen firsthand how well the Georgia Department of Agriculture alongside key Georgia industries keep our public safe,” he said. “Having multiple regulatory bodies in a…
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
The California Table Grape Commission supports a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt regulatory work on Chile’s proposed table grape systems approach. Commission President, Kathleen…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide valuable support to producers. Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California Walnut…
New Bison Initiative
…a USDA food purchase program and local and regional food system markets. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says the new pilot program will remove barriers…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…grapes, kiwis, cherries, and more, the agricultural community anticipates positive momentum under the new leadership. CFFA’s role as a liaison between regulatory and legislative authorities remains crucial as growers navigate…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…align with humane standards. This regulatory shift, driven by over 40,000 public comments and a listening session in August 2022, represents a pivotal moment for the organic industry. The U.S….
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
…Cramer (R-ND) “And it’s because the courts were reluctant to define for the agencies and for the legislative branch that there’s been this regulatory ping pong, that would go back…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…be impacted directly and immediately by any rural groundwater regulatory framework.” Smallhouse clarified that AFB sought innovative, locally driven approaches for groundwater management but found the committee’s direction predetermined, resembling…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…the impetus for California to optimize state infrastructure, operational protocols and regulatory mechanisms to harness and store excess water in the groundwater aquifer when it’s available,” said RWA Executive Director…