…EPA water regulations must protect water quality without bulldozing the rights of farmers and others whose livelihoods depend on their ability to work the land.” According to the AFBF complaint,…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…with compliance to animal health and food safety regulations. Despite this long history of such an economically devastating animal disease, the Administration did not conduct an objective quantitative risk analysis…
Almond Board: New Regulations for Growers Using Chlorpyrifos
In today’s Almond Update, we hear about new regulations for California growers of any crop who use chlorpyrifos. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update June 25 There are new regulations…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…eligible to convert renewable chemicals and other biobased outputs of biorefineries into “end-user” products. The new regulations also implement a streamlined application process. Created by the 2002 Farm Bill and…
EPA Abused Rulemaking Process, AFBF General Counsel Steen Tells Senate
…rule, you should shudder to think that this is how controversial regulations will be developed in the age of social media,” Steen said. “Agencies must strive to maintain an open…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…and Federal regulations. Volunteer CHP officers will inspect only agricultural trucks, confirming vehicle weight and driver licenses for proper driver class. US Department of Transportation decals will be supplied for…
Agri View: Tough Rules
Everett Griner says drone regulations may delay development in today’s Agri View. Tough Rules…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…products. Following amendments made to the 2008 farm bill to address questions of workability regarding the original statute, the Department of Agriculture finalized implementing regulations in 2009. In a recently…
North Coast CAPCA Continuing Education Seminar Rohnert Park
Online registration closes in just 6 days. Register Now! Space is Limited. Topics of the seminar include the update on laws and regulations, DOW label update, Syngenta label update, invasive…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
An Illinois congressman tells us what he thinks of regulations that protect “sardines” while dramatically limiting water for farms, and how he’s trying to change the situation. Sabrina Hill heard…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…unclear who will be leading the effort decades from now and what impact climate change will have on California’s water picture or environmental regulations. The state is entering its fourth…
A Day in Marin: Farmers Share a Passion for a Place Called California
…expand, and by constantly learning about his “crop” and his customers. I met another gentleman who might be classified simply as a meat processor by our regulations, but he does…
Citrus Frustrated with Bee-Friendly Restrictions
Another issue citrus leaders have with the Department of Pesticide Regulations is the continued guidelines and restrictions on crop treatments that are put in place to aid bees. Frustrated with…
Agri View: Drone Problems
Everett Griner talks about FFA drone regulations forthcoming in today’s Agri View. Drone Problems…