…will help counties address long-term planning goals, better understand what’s coming in and going out of their aquifers, and get the much- needed jumpstart on addressing the new regulations,” says…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…the United States, the Code of Federal Regulations includes a Standard of Identity for “Parmesan and reggiano cheese”. This defines both aspects of the production process and of the final…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…and regulations. Conduct plate waste study research in schools to determine what kids eat and what they discard, leading to improved nutritional information that helps develop the guidance for school…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…agricultural overtime regulations affect growers in his region more than elsewhere in the state, because farmers have choices of where to grow: Imperial County; Yuma, Ariz.; or Mexicali, Mexico. “Broccoli…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…a sweet onion of certain varieties, grown in a production area defined by law of the U.S. state of Georgia and by the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)….
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…benefit from long-term structural water savings by implementing water efficiency measures at a similar breadth and scale.” Thanks to restrictions on watering landscapes, plus regulations for new or renovated buildings…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…to network and learn about the latest in huanglongbing (HLB) and Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management, labor relations and laws and regulations. CCM President Joel Nelson says the event is…
Commodity Classic Underway
…nation come back year after year after year. Commodity Classic is an opportunity to learn what you want to know. How to become a better farmer. How policy and regulations…
Connecting Drones in Real Time
…capture, stitch and distribute aerial imagery in real time, while flying safe and maintaining compliance with FAA regulations.” By combining the 3DR Solo with Botlink’s existing image capture, stitching and…
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged the full Senate to act quickly on legislation that would establish national regulations to bring consistency and transparency to the labeling of…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…a productive oasis instead of a stressful, clutter-strewn mess. “Straight Talk about Robotic Aircraft on Your Farm in 2016” will feature the current rules and regulations governing unmanned aerial…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…and three public meetings in March to further solicit public input on the draft regulations. The final Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations will also take public comment into consideration. For more…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…rural economy. Members questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, on the agency’s overreaching, burdensome regulations and policies such as the “Waters of the United States” rule, proposed changes to the ozone…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…the overdraft condition. Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations: DWR is currently working on emergency regulations to be used in evaluating Groundwater Sustainability Plans. The regulations must be adopted by June 1,…









