Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…year, 75 percent of program complaints reached resolution through ADR, avoiding the need for lengthy investigations and adjudication. Issued Departmental regulations prohibiting ageism and discrimination against people with limited proficiency…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…the nation and the tour helps other growers learn what producers deal with out here. “Certainly the increase in regulations is a big component. The pressure not only from regulatory…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…is charged with drafting website content. Because of her experience at CDPR, Brooks brings a unique understanding of pesticide-related issues and regulations as well as how to communicate effectively with…
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
…Wade says growers should pay attention to these BMPs and voice their concerns. “BMP’s will probably end up being the regulations we have to live by,” Wade warns. Listen and…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…are Canada, Korea, China, Japan and Australia. REGULATION AGGRAVATION Nelsen says he’s “aggravated” that regulations imposed by numerous government agencies have forced many small California growers to sell their groves…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
The CEO for Syngenta pointed to Brexit as a boost for the United Kingdom’s crop regulations, saying he sees the referendum vote to leave the European Union as an “opportunity…
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
…and licensing requirements. For the first time, the regulations would also set a minimum age requirement of 18 years old for people seeking certification. The proposed rule applies only to…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…comply with new or modified FSIS regulations, and hosts workshops on new topics of interest. More information on small plant outreach is available at www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulatory-compliance/haccp/small-and-very-small-plant-outreach. This new virtual tool will…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
Local School Wellness Policy and Smart Snacks among Four Regulations Ensuring Access to Healthy Food, Consistent Nutrition Standards for Foods Marketed and Served to Students, and Greater Program Integrity The…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
…adopted at the local level,” Wade says. “They will probably end up being the regulations we have to live by. If you’re not being heard and voicing your opinion on…
Ag Groups Fear Anti-trade Talk at RNC
…at the Republican National Convention. Roberts hopes that Trump will keep up his criticism of President Obama on regulations, saying “our candidate has hit that one out of the park.”…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…back to the 1920s and represents organic farming founders and visionaries, he said. Organic 2.0, beginning in the 1970s, represents the establishment of private standards, public regulations and global recognition….
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…important tool in IFA management programs. Pest Identification: General guide to identify imported fire ants Lucid Key to identify imported fire ants and other invasive ants Regulations Federal Regulations Federal…