…July aims to achieve compliance with the Endangered Species Act concerning herbicides, after years of legal disputes. Initially granted a 60-day comment period, the EPA extended it to October 22,…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 659 as a means for improving groundwater recharge efforts. The legislation known as the California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023 was authored by…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…the act actually says, here are links to the text: Senate version (S.557) House version (H.R. 1249) To read the story with the NCBA, click here: NCBA: OFF Act a…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…can receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved activities to restore farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Eligible activities include removal of debris, fence repair and replacement, and grading…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
Applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Program applications are available through the Inflation Reduction Act. USDA’s Natural…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the California Food Safety Act, the early success of the F3…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…Beymer, said the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act would be damaging to the NCBA and other organizations. “It essentially would say that checkoffs are not allowed to contract…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023 seeks to improve federal food distribution while also supporting farmers and ranchers. Introduced last month, the legislation would bolster the U.S. Department…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…Forestry Mitigation Activities that are eligible for funding. Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) investments under the Inflation Reduction Act are also expanding. NRCS prioritizes protecting grasslands at risk of conversion,…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…NRCS California is streamlining conservation applications for the NAQI and Conservation Plan Activities through ACT NOW. The platform facilitates faster approval and obligation of ranked applications. Selections are made weekly,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers opposition to the EATS Act, CDFA awarding $3.7 mil for climate smart tech…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
…added as the ninth major food allergen when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act became effective. This means that sesame, when present in a food, is…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
Several industry groups have expressed appreciation for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Jon Tester, Roger Marshall,…