The latest iteration of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule took effect on March 20 for most of the country. A federal judge in Texas has blocked the…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…to the future of the biostimulant industry because it will codify a federal definition for plant biostimulants and clarify the path to market for these innovative products. BPIA looks forward…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…was TID’s installation of control gates from Rubicon. Automating the system has allowed for better data collection and administration of water flows in real-time. Spycher said that the particular parcel…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
More than 400 organizations affirmed the support of the pesticide regulatory system under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, in a letter to lawmakers this week. The…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…the need for continued support. “As you work to build the federal budget for fiscal year 2024, we seek your support for providing sufficient resources to the committees to craft…
Groups Speaking Up on Barriers to Rural Broadband Expansion
Taking on barriers to rural broadband expansion – that’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rural lawmakers are ramping up congressional oversight of federal broadband expansion efforts. In response,…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…a strain on farmers and cut into the bottom line,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA understand the importance of taking on…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Administration’s commitment to use the vast array of federal resources to combat climate change and help rural communities address its impacts. The day also aligns with President Biden’s Federal Sustainability…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
…Food and Drug Administration enforce its own definitions for dairy terminology, prevent imitation products from deceiving consumers, and start advocating for the farmers who feed us.” The legislation would prevent…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…and climate disasters, each with damages exceeding $1 billion struck the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2022 surpassed 2021 as the third-costliest disaster year…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
…for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
A final rule updating the Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the H-2A program has been published in the Federal Register. The amended H-2A wage rules from the U.S. Department of…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…becomes available. The application window will officially open after a Notice of Funding Availability is published in the Federal Register. Payments will be capped at $125,000 for operations with gross…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…“The Biden Administration continues to ignore these crises, neglecting America’s producers and consumers,” said Thompson. “In fact, this Administration continues to promote nonsensical regulations and policies that create needless uncertainty…