…the federal GMO labeling bill passed by Congress in July and signed by the President, preempts state labeling laws. The lawsuit was filed in 2014. In August, Vermont’s Attorney General…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…Congress and federal agencies. Based in Washington, DC, NAWG is grower-governed and grower-funded, and works in areas as diverse as federal farm policy, trade, environmental regulation, agricultural research and sustainability….
Agri View: Drone Rules
…View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: Federal Aviation Administration The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…forward-looking statements in this document as a result of new information or future events, except as may be required under applicable U.S. federal securities laws or applicable Canadian securities legislation….
Support for the Salton Sea
…activities within the federal and State partnership to facilitate projects in a timely manner to improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, existing obligations to Native American communities,…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…bloom in the plankton that nourish these imperiled fish. State and federal leaders were joined today by Sacramento Valley farmers and water providers along the banks of the Yolo Bypass…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…seeking comments on a new EIS that will analyze the environmental effects of control alternatives available to the agency. Under the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal agencies must examine the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…In 2016, higher off-farm earnings are expected to help stabilize losses due to low commodity prices. “The trend in strong household income reflects work of the Obama Administration since 2009…
Potential of Drones in Ag under New Rule
Joe Morra of the Federal Aviation Administration says a new rule for small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) creates greater potential for UAS use in agriculture, and an increase in users…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…USDA’s work under the Obama Administration to eliminate BSE-related restrictions in countries around the world, including 16 countries since January 2015. BEEF FACT SHEET “China is projected to return as…
Senate Won’t Take Up TPP This Year
…year with some changes when the new administration takes over. However, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton both have come out against the deal. President…
CFTC Approves First Exchange for Hemp Derivatives
…federal government has allowed the cultivation of industrial hemp for research and 30 states have passed legislation related to industrial hemp. But the Drug Enforcement Administration still includes industrial hemp…
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
The new small drone rules announced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are set to go into effect. FAA representatives talked about the rules in more detail. Joseph Morra, FAA…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…the Agency’s import regulations for fresh raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) fruit from Morocco into the continental United States. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal…