…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…
Deadline Approaching for Additional Dairy Proposals
…Agriculture administers a state milk marketing order, but the request points out while there have been significant changes in the federal regulations over the last few years, our state order…
GMO Bill in US House Supported by American Seed Trade Association
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that covers nationwide regulations of GMO food products. Josh McGill reports on the seed industry’s support of this bill. GMO Labeling Bill…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…decades. Since the 1980s, environmental regulations have limited—and sometimes cut—the surface water supply, thereby encouraging more groundwater pumping. The latest drought has exposed farming’s growing vulnerability to water shortages, particularly…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
…and dry. These rules and regulations must be changed. “My House colleagues and I have acted aggressively to enact legislation that would have helped protect us from the current situation….