The Humane Society of the United States has introduced a ballot initiative aimed at making farm animal welfare regulations more rigorous in California. The state already has some the most…
Perdue Talks NAFTA Benefits with Trump
…resolve those issues. The secretary says the primary concerns he’s hearing from farmers about the NAFTA talks include labor, regulations, and trade. The second round of talks is September 1-5….
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…statement: “Just as he has done with excessive and costly regulations, President Trump has focused on the problem of onerous and burdensome taxes. Most agricultural operations are, in fact, small…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, comes with a strict set of regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This spring, the FAA discovered 21% of all commercial drones were being…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
…at the Regulations.gov website. Comments will be accepted through October 23, 2017, either online at Regulations.gov after August 24, 2017, or in writing at Docket No. APHIS-2017-0062, Regulatory Analysis, and…
California Pursues New Health Protections on Chlorpyrifos
State considers identification of the pesticide as a toxic air contaminant and developmental toxicant The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) announced that both the California Department of Pesticide Regulations and…
EPA Extends WOTUS Repeal Comment Period
…Administrator Scott Pruitt to consider repealing the rule. Comments on the repeal effort can be submitted online at regulations dot gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Relaxes Restrictions on Ultra-Filtered Milk
…American cheese plants. Now, industry leaders say the relaxed regulations means the product can be taken to multiple plants because it reduces hauling costs and increases cheese production. The FDA…
Agri View: Crop Dusting Changes
…pilot is required. But, there are strict regulations that do not apply to a pilot in the cockpit. You know, FAA regulations. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
…regulations to the contrary,” Tony Francois, a Pacific Legal Foundation attorney representing Duarte, said in a statement. “John and his counsel remain concerned that legal liability for farming without federal…
APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit from Colombia into the Continental U.S.
…and inspection at the port of entry. In October 2016 APHIS published a proposed rule to amend APHIS regulations to allow the importation of fresh Hass avocado fruit from Colombia…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…over the next year. 86 percent of farmers say the president’s attempts to decrease regulations are a good thing for their farms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Western View: Waters of California?
…opposing judges with opposing definitions. President Obama went with the liberal judge’s decision; his EPA experts created extensive rules and regulations which were fought bitterly by farmers and others. But…
“Good-Guy” Fungus to Take on Killer of Oaks and Ornamental Crops
…and state quarantine regulations meant to prevent the pathogen’s spread. However, T. asperellumcould offer a biobased alternative to such soil treatments, which are many times costly, dangerous to use and…