…litigation over this and other Clean Water Act regulations for years. That is a positive result, but it also creates uncertainty and confusion in the short term, because the Sixth…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…functional; Require COOP team staff for both readiness activities such as maintaining operable communications as well as implementation or activation activities, and to ensure adequate communication with the USDA OpsCenter….
Congress Fixing Farm Co-op Tax Change
…agriculture industry to find a reasonable solution. USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, says the aim of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was to spur economic…
Ag Labor Fix Tied to DACA Bill in Congress
…the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). The DACA program is currently tied up in an immigration reform battle on Capitol Hill. A DTN report says Virginia Republican Bob…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…suite of species, will experience accelerated forest restoration at a landscape-scale, reduced wildfire risk, increased appropriate understory vegetation and pollinator habitat, control non-native and invasive species, and protect water quality….
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion for FSMA
…food contact substances will also be receiving a review. These enforcement discretion policies will remain in place until the FDA takes further action on each of the issues under consideration….
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world’s almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction. To celebrate National Bird Day, consider taking part in such actives as bird-watching,…
Register for Produce Safety Training
Registration is available for a series of Produce Safety training sessions that will meet the new standards for food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Farm Employers…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…broken into three sessions. The first presentation will begin at 8:15 a.m. for the session centered on food safety and regulatory concerns. The food safety modernization act and how the…
No Link Between Small Wild Birds and Rodents to 2014-15 HPAI Outbreak
…tested for antibodies against influenza A, and none were found positive. Although several species were captured at wetland and poultry sites, the overall community structure of wild species differed significantly…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
Congress will be reviewing legislation that would establish greater oversight for organic products. The bill, known as the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, was introduced by Rep. John J….
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
A Washington State marijuana grower argues his farm should be exempt from the state’s Clean Air Act because it is an agricultural activity. An appeals panel will tour the operation…
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…drought. Seeds are spread by many species of birds, and moving water can also serve as a mechanism for seed dispersal. Impacts Chinese tallow can invade a variety of habitats…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…boasted 60 speakers with session topics ranging from the Food Safety Modernization Act to global marketing to pollination to irrigation management, many sharing results from Almond Board-funded research projects Throughout…