Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
…years. So, the FAA didn’t have time to come up with regulations specific to drones. What they did was, they took all the regulations that are meant for crop dusting…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…increasingly turning to overseas workers to fill positions on the farm. Unfortunately, this is not an easy process because our visa policies and regulations have become convoluted and burdensome. Reforms…
AgNet Weekly: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene Editing
Fruit and vegetable plant breeders who use gene editing are now facing more regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recently increased oversight of some gene-edited crops and added…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
…management, new EPA requirements to cost the specialty crops industry, and a conversation on pesticide regulations and the impacts they have on the future of the industry. Tune in to…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regard to treated seed regulations. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Food Safety…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…other foreign market regulations, listen to the Almond Byte segments on the Almond Journey Podcast channel. Listen to Ludwig’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
…the top of his list was regulations, especially in a heavily regulated state like his. “We know how to deal with the weather. The climate is changing. We’ll be able…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
…is the most ambitious effort to cut red tape and streamline regulations in half a century. It’s time to make the most out of taxpayer dollars and deliver results,” Newsom…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…and American families against misguided regulations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers approaches for smarter regulations through the Ag Vision plan, a deeper look at…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
The PRIME Act has once again made its way into Congress. Current law exempts custom slaughter of animals from federal inspection regulations, only if the meat is for personal, household,…
Hemp Report Shows Considerable Drop in Acreage and Value
…noted that a regulatory pathway for non-intoxicating cannabidiols known as CBD is still needed. Additionally, the department indicated legislative action would be required in order to develop CBD regulations. Chair…