…illness prevention standards as warm days approach, and details on Biden’s Rural Playbook. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-08-22
…health and environmental standards, and advocacy efforts of the hemp industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
A series of voluntary agreements related to water flows have been solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The document outlines an eight-year plan to improve conditions…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…of Livestock final rule provides clear and uniform standards about how and when livestock may be transitioned to organic dairy production, and how transitioned animals are managed within the organic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-01-22
…Representative LaMalfa on Biden’s budget, reactions to the voluntary flow agreement announcement and the composition of dairy waste shown to be seasonal. Tune in to the show for these news…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…for the progress made in supporting the organic industry but noted that continued development of updated standards will be critical moving forward. OTA has been working with industry stakeholders in…
Proposed and Coming Changes to Organic National List
…are certain exceptions. Based on recommendation from the National Organic Standards Board some allowable substances are being removed from the National List. Photo by Mark Stebnicki on Pexels.com The 2022…
Week in Review: Almond Cash Flow Challenges & Opportunities for California Walnuts
Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. A recent RaboResearch report provides insight on the walnut outlook over the coming years. Desert lettuce crops appear…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that now cash flow issues are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers port problems beginning to translate into concerning cash flow issues, a web-based cost…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…reduce this harmful pollutant. This notice responds to several petitions for reconsideration of a 2020 rule revising emission standards for chemical plants in the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing source category…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…are also purportedly aimed at enhancing EPA’s ability to conduct food safety evaluations for tolerance-setting purposes. EPA is also seeking to promote global harmonization of food safety standards through the…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
…(FSMA). The proposed rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water,” falls under the purview of the Produce Safety Rule…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…expand the program and ultimately provide more access to voluntary conservation activities for farmers and landowners. Program standards pertaining to matching fund requirements have been updated after incorporating input from…