…a fact sheet, the plaintiffs suggest the Board has no authority to implement such sweeping standards as there is no necessity for them. The coalition highlights the fact that the…
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…will be used for identifying critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The updated definition will go into effect in 2021. There had previously not been a clear and…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…the Endangered Species Act (ESA). “We conducted an intensive, thorough review using a rigorous, transparent science-based process and found that the monarch meets listing criteria under the Endangered Species Act….
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the deadline for commenting on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The original comment period was set to close on…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
…to do. Be sure to mulch perennials. Each species handles cold differently. Add a 6-inch-thick layer of chopped leaves, straw, or other mulch around your perennials once the ground has…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
Congress recently approved the latest stimulus package to help relieve some of the pressures created by COVID-19. The $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes up to $13 billion…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
Some ways to attract songbirds to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Oldiefan from Pixabay Part of the beauty of any landscape is the…
Tips on How You Can Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
…unique species selection for fresh cut Christmas trees. Look for differences in branching pattern (layered, random, dense, sparse, etc), needle length, scent, color and shape. Freshness in a cut tree…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…actions, including a review of whether such ocean carriers’ actions are in full compliance with the Shipping Act and more specifically the various “Prohibited Acts” sections of the Act.” FMC…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
…again serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has recently been released. Farmworker groups are…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3OpKdz5er0 The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…horseradish, leeks, parsley, rosemary, Winter savory. It’s best to plant some of these snow-savvy species as soon as the ground thaws, and keep the tender veggies growing as long as…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
Farmworker groups are taking legal action against the recent decision not to increase H-2A wage rates. The United Farm Workers (UFW) and the UFW Foundation are suing the Department of…