…measures, but we certainly will stand up for our farmers, stand up for Canadians who have been unfairly addressed and affected by this legislation.” Work continues, with little time left,…
NCBA on WTO COOL Tariffs
…government to market our product,” said Ellis. “Retaliation is no longer a far off possibility, it is now a reality.” Without legislation to repeal COOL, retaliation will begin in mid-December….
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…House of Representatives approved H.R. 2393, a bill to amend the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946, by a recorded vote of 300-131. The legislation will effectively repeal country of origin…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
December will be another busy month for agriculture on Capitol Hill as groups like the American Farm Bureau push to win year-end tax and other legislation. Busy December for Congress…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…resilient water system. The California Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Find out more at groundwater.ca.gov 2015 Amendments Added to 2014 SGMA Legislation An…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…to 2014 SGMA Legislation An updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…the impacts this legislation will have on the produce industry. Dr. Jim Gorny, PMA vice president of food safety and technology FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation…
WOTUS Guidance Would Result in Continued Confusion
…to oppose bipartisan legislation (S. 1140) seeking to revise the rule. The groups encouraged the Senators to support any new effort in the Senate “to direct the agencies not to…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the Public Lands Council and 37 additional agriculture groups sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Congress to take up legislation…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…the impacts this legislation will have on the produce industry. Interview with Dr. Jim Gorny FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation rules Newark, Del. — The United…
FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation rules
…and Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors Rule. The publication of these final rules by FDA is a major FSMA implementation milestone for this landmark legislation. These final rules will have a…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…goals as regulations guaranteeing rights to food for all; stronger legislation to promote the safeguarding of agricultural land; and the development of a system of open international trade, based on…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…