…spotlight on the many unknowns that the federal government must clarify before finalizing the regulatory framework for these emerging products. “The federal government is moving in the right direction on…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…access to broadband. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote…
Farm Bureau to USDA: New Regulations Must Protect Both Farmland and Wetland
…and fails to give famers the opportunity they should have to participate in the process. “Because conservation compliance programs operate fundamentally as regulatory programs they should operate with all the…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…to protect the scientific credibility of Dietary Guidelines and promote accurate information about the nutritional advantages of beef as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory Reform and Implementation. The past two…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…for meaningful immigration and labor reform for a number of years. Farmers and ranchers have been making changes to production practices such as converting to less labor-intensive crops and investing…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…number of days. These updates were based on responses to comments received as part of the 2015 regulatory review process. Comments included requesting improved timeliness and customer service in administering…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…revenue-neutral business that helps its users with the bureaucratic and regulatory portions of the program. Its services include a pre-approved management review, aid with paperwork and processing, educational meetings, recruitment…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
Several regulatory changes will be affecting the cost of labor this year, including new labor laws that pertain to minimum wage, workday and overtime requirements, as well as paid leave…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…Agriculture (USDA) “provided legitimate regulatory and substantive concerns” in withdrawing the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Those rules would have made significant changes to the requirements and oversight of the Grain…
Looking at the Water Year Ahead
…to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new simplified version of WOTUS is expected to go into effect sometime in 2019 and is intended to provide better regulatory…
Almond Update: Global Trade Issues More Than Just Tariffs
…of Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said one of the biggest issues is navigating through different sets of rules. She said there are several groups trying to unify…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…without its own set of obstacles. Disease pressure and regulatory challenges are consistent issues that growers continually have to address. “Will California go the way of Florida, which has been…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Program and School Breakfast Program. This action is part of USDA’s Regulatory Reform Agenda, developed in response to President Trump’s Executive Order to eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens. Veterans Secretary Perdue…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…lifting import barriers that protect EU farmers and removing regulatory measures that are scientifically unjustified or overly restrictive. Because of the EU’s barriers, the United States had a trade deficit…