Nearly a dozen agricultural organizations are continuing to encourage the revising of gene editing regulations. Oversight of genetically engineered food animals is currently handled by the U.S. Food and Drug…
Renewed Enforcement Discretion for Certain FSMA Requirements for Cotton
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending enforcement discretion for certain Food Safety Modernization Act requirements as they pertain to cotton. Because cottonseed is widely used as dairy…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…nutrition assistance programs 4. Increase USDA infrastructure investments that benefit underserved communities 5. Advance equity in federal procurement 6. Uphold Federal trust and treaty Responsibilities to Indian Tribes 7. Institutionalize an unwavering commitment to…
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
…with other federal agencies and commitment to listening to stakeholders about how they can work with the Agency to solve this longstanding challenge.” Registration of pesticides under the Federal Insecticide,…
Experts Expect Inflation to Continue
…highest level of inflation in 40 years. “The Federal Reserve Bank has the levers to manage the money supply, and there was a 40 percent increase in the money supply…
DWR Making Investments in Much-Needed Canal Repairs
…the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority, Federico Barajas said in a news release. “We appreciate the leadership and commitment demonstrated by the Newsom Administration, our Congressional and California Legislative…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…than is required under the Federal government’s contracts,” FWA said in a news release. “And although 2022 is a dry year, poorly designed regulations meant to protect Delta-dependent fish species…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…the bill is stricter enforcement of federal regulations related to detention and demurrage fees. The legislation also seeks to bolster authority of the Federal Maritime Commission. Since the legislation was…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…advanced today represents a fundamental change in how state agencies, federal agencies, public water agencies, and other interested groups approach efforts to protect the environment and provide water for cities,…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…level of drought intensity during the 2021 calendar year, and have applied and been approved for 2021 LFP. Additionally, producers whose permitted grazing on federally managed lands was disallowed due…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…Statement from LaMalfa on the president’s budget: Congressman LaMalfa: “President Biden’s 2023 Budget Only Worsens The Economic Crisis His Administration Created” Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale)…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
…published in the Federal Register back in February. A public comment period has been opened and all comments will need to be submitted by April 25. Director of Quality Assurance…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…national network of supporting efforts. Oregon State University’s Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network and the Intertribal Agriculture Council will also serve as partnering organizations in the administration of the MPPTA….
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…attempt to repackage it in this budget proposal will meet the same fate.” Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack WASHINGTON, Mar. 28, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress…