…introduced legislation to have the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allow for CBD to be marketed as a dietary supplement as well as a food additive. “The last two…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…committed to supporting the Administration’s efforts to secure broader reforms to China’s SPS regime, which continues to stymie access for other U.S. specialty crop products. “As the Administration already has…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…CRC looks to continue engaging the industry on a variety of water concerns moving forward. “This area is always challenging in California; we’re regulated at the state and federal levels. …
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “Farm Bureau will work with the administration and the Legislature to assure that programs addressing the needs of farmers, ranchers and rural California…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash (NCBA) — Ranchers across the country hailed an announcement by President Trump that his Administration will promulgate new regulations to implement the National Environmental…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…pending announcement of a new China agreement. “We hope the USMCA will be a model for future U.S. trade agreements as the administration pursues a level playing field around the…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…protect working agricultural lands and wetlands. The rule – now available on the Federal Register – takes effect on publication and includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…the administration will continue working to facilitate a more favorable relationship between the two counties. “I will be signing our very large and comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal with China…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…that agricultural interests are considered in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee recently approved the bipartisan legislation which will include…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…of the new biological opinions from the federal government.” The lack of a full 100 percent water allocation for federal contractors on the Westside of Fresno County was disheartening given…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…for additional federal funding, including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), The Almond Alliance, and others while being led by The American Pistachio Growers. WAPA said in a release that…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…need to remain in compliance with any state, federal, and tribal regulations in order to be eligible for the MPCI pilot program. Among other eligibility requirements, growers will also need…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
…(DATA) Act (H.R. 4229) requires broadband providers to report more specific data to create a significantly more accurate and granular National Broadband Map. With more precise data, federal agencies can…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…Trump Administration and every lawmaker who voted to approve USMCA. Of course, there is still more work left to do, so I urge the Senate to swiftly pass the USMCA…