…program to dictate federal policy,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “It is critical that federal regulatory agencies like EPA relay to consumers accurate, scientific-based information about…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…the PSR will be subject to economic, regulatory, and legal consequences. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…America (DFA) have created a marketing agency in common (MAC) to bolster dairy marketing efforts as well as improve transportation logistics. “Given the significant marketing and regulatory challenges that we’ve…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of sulfoxaflor on a national level, Transform registration in California is going to require an additional regulatory process. The…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…certainly welcome the modernization of that and I think he recognized that ag not only needs that but perhaps a little more in terms of immigration reform,” said Bellamore. “So,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…and his administration for recognizing the need to reform our nation’s agricultural guest worker program. American farmers and ranchers have long faced challenges in meeting their labor needs and asked…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…pursue that goal with Congress and the administration. H-2A reform is only one piece of the puzzle.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
…and welcome news. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have had to live with real regulatory confusion. Some hear they must follow the pre-2015 rule. Others have to follow the…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…several other priorities for U.S. pork producers, including: Visa reform to address a serious labor shortage that could lead to farms and packing plants closing operations. NPPC supports visa system…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…the luxury of being angry when our friends in the state legislature or our friends at state-level regulatory agencies feel the need to impose further burden on us,” said President…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…idea of voluntary agreements. “They believe that a voluntary approach to water supply and ecosystem management is better than a restrictive, top-down regulatory approach and we’re hopeful that that goes…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
…opportunity regarding immigration reform, how a prop is keeping the SWEEP program alive and a survey that proves broccoli is American’s favorite vegetable. Tune in to the show for these…