The biological sector is continuing to grow at double-digit rates due to a variety of factors. Increased interest in the area, along with regulatory requirements are helping push advancement. Executive…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…Tight. “You know with the skyrocketing fertilizer prices along with continued regulatory pressures on nitrogen, we really felt that this was an important topic to cover,” Saa noted. “I think…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…has by far. So, it’s the best bang for your buck if you will. That’s the terms coming from the regulatory agencies.” The FARMER funding will help producers upgrade their…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
…over the last three years. WAPA pointed out during last month’s hearing that SWRCB fees were already exponentially higher than other regulatory programs. “You add our air quality fees, our…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…advance water storage and conveyance supporting local water management agencies, farmers, families and wildlife.” After regulatory requirements and other water rights are adhered to, Sites Reservoir captures and stores stormwater…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
Interest in biologicals continues to grow internationally as a result of a multitude of factors. CEO of Biotalys, Patrice Sellès said that regulatory standards and consumer demand is helping to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-12-22
…development of bio having regulatory benefits but also facing challenges, and growers battling resistance in alfalfa weevil management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…to market, Merrigan said more could be done to promote their usage. “I do think in terms of regulatory processes, right now the U.S. is doing pretty well by biologicals….
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
WATER for California Act Seeks to Establish Better Regulatory Stability
Last week Congressman David Valadao introduced the WATER for California Act to address how the state’s water projects are administered. The Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
State and federal officials are collaborating in the development of a regulatory response to the new citrus disease in California. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…characterized it as a reform to allow mail-in ballots for Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) elections. Groups that spoke out against the bill raised concern about intimidation from union organizers….