…of 2016. Those issue areas include advancing legislation that addresses agriculture’s long- and short-term labor needs, implementing business tax reform, monitoring the overall farm economy, and energy availability and affordability….
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…has shown that through an industry initiative like SpraySafe improvements can occur voluntarily, therefore reducing the need for formal regulatory actions by DPR,” said Mary-Ann Warmerdam, former Director of the…
Agri View: China Relations
…the same time Chinese leaders are pursuing numerous economic reforms, a period they describe as the “new normal.” During this period, consumption patterns and China’s approaches to policy and regulatory…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…In some countries GM foods are not yet regulated. Countries which have legislation in place focus primarily on assessment of risks for consumer health. Countries which have regulatory provisions for…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
…Food and Agriculture will continue extensive surveying in the area. No additional regulatory action will take place unless a diseased tree is found. Until then, CDFA will work closely with…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
…already know; the WOTUS rule extends beyond Congressional intent under the Clean Water Act and violates Supreme Court precedent. Once again the regulatory train wreck has landed squarely on America’s…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…infrastructure problems, pest infestations, regulatory constraints and uncertain market conditions. “Overall, we’re about 25 percent picked, so we’re through the front end of harvest season,” said Kevin Severns, a Sanger…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
…the marketing of these novel food products in order to ensure public health and the integrity of the regulatory system designed to protect the food supply. From FDA.gov website Added…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…for livestock and tree producers not covered by federal crop insurance programs. Regulatory Review and Reform Delegates addressed recent malfeasance by establishing a new policy that opposes governmental attempts to…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…the same type of regulatory enforcement could become commonplace, threatening farmers across the nation. EPA has said that farmers have no need to worry about the rule because normal farming…
Farmer Drone Rules
…for endangering people or other aircraft The statutory parameters of a model aircraft operation are outlined in Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…countries of origin are economic instability, political unrest, population growth, land reform shortcomings in rural areas, and scarce employment opportunities. Push factors that impact immigration patterns vary from country to…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…under regulatory supervision. Residents with Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…important the role of the Dietary Guidelines continues as Congress intended – to provide nutrition advice based on sound science.” Additionally, Ellis said the bill requires a more stringent regulatory…