…Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O’Lakes, Inc. submitted the proposal this week. Under existing regulations, California dairy farmers operate under statewide milk pricing plans. The majority of…
VOC Restrictions on the Horizon
The agriculture industry might see some regulations on volatile organic compound usage this year. VOC Restrictions on the Horizon VOC usage limits haven’t been much of a concern to growers…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…they do.” O’Donnell pointed out that California farmers already follow stricter regulations than farmers in any other state, and these new regulations equal added costs. For example, it is estimated…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…possibility.” The action plan also puts a focus on reform of Endangered Species Act regulations. “Farmers, ranchers and environmentalists agree that we must conserve and recover wildlife facing preventable extinction….
Congressman Collin Peterson Hopes for Egg Crisis in California
AgNet West has an update on the California egg regulations story we have been following. California egg prices could see a substantial increase due to Proposition 2, and now a…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…be submitted through www.regulations.gov. These new provisions under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program were made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…the Federal Register and regulations.gov on Friday, Dec. 12. Beginning Friday, public comments can be submitted through regulations.gov or by mailing them. Comments are due by Feb. 10, 2015. Full…
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…opportunity for public comments on both the Margin Protection Program and the Dairy Product Donation Program until Dec. 15, 2014. Comments can be submitted to USDA via the regulations.gov website…
HLB Not Just a Producer Concern
…regulations on those growers is a tricky situation. Kinoshita hopes that everyone would voluntarily participate in anything that needs to be done, and although that can be complicated in some…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…sold in the state will have to comply with new regulations. Proposition 2, which affects how California egg farmers house their hens, takes effect on Jan. 1. Approved by voters…
Adapting ACP Regulations for California
The state of California was introduced to the Asian citrus psyllid in 2008, and we are just starting to see practical addendums to policies. Adapting ACP Regulations for California The…
Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine
Mandarins under a countywide quarantine in Tulare County are getting some good news on enforced regulations. Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine The California Department of Food and Agriculture released an…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…www.regulations.gov or sent to Beef Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2096-S; Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program; AMS, USDA, STOP 0249; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington,…