…organic watchdogs who opposed the Organic Trade Associations’ stance on GMO labeling legislation. Moyer also said many of the farmers he’s talked to are against the Agriculture Department’s organic checkoff…
EWG Questions About Sonny Perdue
…this week from certain groups regarding his time as governor. A New York Times article this week includes complaints about Perdue signing legislation that would save him $100,000 in taxes…
Agri View: Unwelcome Laws
…farmers certain rights to plant and produce crops. Other states are messing with legislation that will impact the way farmers farm their land and raise their crops. It will not…
Legislation Would Address Agro-Terrorism
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives would address the potential threat of an agro-terrorism attack on the United States. The goal is to make sure the…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…best interests of the environment and key stakeholders. “More importantly, we believe the order should spur Congress toward much-needed legislation clarifying the reach and extent of federal jurisdiction under the…
U.S. Corn a Better Deal for Mexico than Corn from Brazil, Argentina
…U.S. would require a price shift in Brazil and Argentina. Concerns over Mexico sourcing corn beyond the U.S. surfaced this month after a Mexican lawmaker planned to introduce legislation to…
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
…for imports from South America if needed. The announcement follows a threat to retaliate against the U.S. by a Mexican Senator who is considering legislation to direct the country not…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support legislation introduced this week in both the Senate and House to exempt America’s conservationists from unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements….
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
…to the agricultural and public health communities while promoting transparency in the pesticide registration process. That is why the broad coalition that drove the original legislation remains fully committed today….
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
…into about 18 sub-basins, from Red Bluff to Rio Vista. “Our mantra pretty much is to keep it simple,” Sicke said. “There’s so many unknowns as to how this legislation…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…legislation is unnecessary “as no confusion in the market exists.” The two organizations argue that the term “soymilk” has been in commercial use since 1947, and that: “Consumers of soymilk…
GMO Labeling Law May Avoid Executive Order on Regulations
…Further complicating the GMO labeling law, the bill set a deadline for the Department of Agriculture to release rules for complying with the law by July 29th, 2018. The legislation…
Florida Representative Drafts Legislation to Abolish EPA
…employee cuts to the agency, Gaetz says Americans are “drowning in rules and regulations” from the EPA and says the agency needs “eliminating.” The legislation would turn over responsibilities held…
Brazil Proposes Opening Farmland for Foreign Ownership
The President of Brazil plans to propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the nation in an effort to pull its economy out a two-year…