(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…in business and continue feeding our nation. We look forward to reviewing the details of this new $16 billion aid package and its specific impact on each sector of agriculture….
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…Corporation (CCC) Charter Act to producers of alfalfa hay, barley, canola, corn, crambe, dried beans, dry peas, extra-long staple cotton, flaxseed, lentils, long grain and medium grain rice, millet, mustard…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
…such as an N95.” The regulation is now being reviewed by the Office of Administrative Law for approval under the Administrative Procedures Act. Once the regulation is enacted employers will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…been significant concern regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s plan for regulating minimum flow requirements for some of the state’s waterways and the impact that will have on communities….
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…Act. The petitioners used some fairly creative reasoning for why the bumblebees should be protected under the California Endangered Species Act, which does not provide protection for insects. “It’s sort…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…attract hummingbirds. They are an easy to grow annual and look great in flower beds or planters. Local hummingbird species are adapted to seek out native plants that are…
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
…had with last year’s AG Act that was part of H.R. 4760. AgNet West cited those arguments and asked Perdue if that requirement would be for current workers as well….
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…tissues (e.g., ovaries and blood) of 167 breeds (36 species) of domesticated animals, such as cattle, pigs, chickens and sheep, along with farmed aquatic species, such as catfish, trout, salmon,…
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
…Environmental Health (CEH) last fall. The lawsuit centered on statutory deadlines put forth in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which require FDA to assign particular foods with a high-risk…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Farm Bill. These include: Waiving duplicative requirements under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program; Expanding the purposes of the Healthy Forests Reserve Program to allow protection of at-risk species…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
…health support programs. Douglass said aside from the rigorous application and lengthy effort to apply for support, a new concern is coming with regards to the Food Safety Modernization Act….