…moving industry into a less regulatory system, and also helps put California’s producers on equal footing with producers across the country.” California represents more than 18 percent of all U.S….
Secretary Perdue on Dept. of Labor Rulemaking on H-2A Visa Program
…This is an early step in H-2A regulatory reforms as promised in May in a joint statement of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Labor, State, and Homeland Security. Secretary Perdue issued…
Countries Embrace Genome Editing in Contrast of EU’s Opinion
…a particular process irrespective of the risk of the product.” The ruling will mean plants created through gene-editing techniques such as CRISPR will be required to go through a regulatory…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…that would lessen flow amounts but be more beneficial to fish populations. “We’re pleased the governor and governor-elect recognize the clear benefits of voluntary actions,” Johansson said. “Imposing stringent regulatory…
WTO Members Support Policy Approaches to Enable Innovation in Agriculture
…while improving the quality and nutritional value of foods available to consumers worldwide,” said Perdue. “Unfortunately, such technologies too often face regulatory roadblocks that are based on misinformation and political…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…in the affected areas. 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…
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
…fair and proper regulatory oversight to ensure that consumers maintain the same level of confidence in the safety and labeling of these products as they have since 1906 under the…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…in working towards meeting regulatory demands and improving air quality. Jenny Lester Moffitt, California Department of Food and Agriculture Manuel Cunha, Nisei Farmers League About the Author Brian German…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…iconic native fish species that have suffered under the existing regulatory approach,” said Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “This is a common-sense improvement to a…
USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs
…tens of millions of dollars in yearly control costs and yield losses. Thanks to rigorous control and regulatory activities carried out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), state departments…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…of GE cotton. A copy of APHIS’ final PPRA, regulatory Determination, EA, FONSI and supporting documents can be found on the News and Information page of the BRS website today….
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
…emphasized the need for a regulatory framework that encourages drivers to rest when they are tired. Under the status quo, drivers are incentivized to “push through” fatigue due to overly-restrictive…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp praised an announcement from President Trump, setting the necessary regulatory steps in motion to allow for year-round sales of E15. “Corn farmers…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…boost to the farm economy. “Securing fair market access for E15 and other higher blends has been our top regulatory priority for several years, and we are pleased that the…