…on-farm conservation research. Interested parties will need to provide non-Federal funding support that is equal to the amount of Federal Funds that are requested. The funding amount for the program…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
A new rule that’s being proposed could drastically alter how farmers are implementing the use of drones in their operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…the U.S. under existing regulatory authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Ensuring minimal disruption for our agricultural workforce during these uncertain times is a top priority for this administration,” Secretary Perdue…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…(NASS) is making every effort to produce and deliver official federal agriculture statistics on schedule. We will evaluate data collection and agency operations for the production of each NASS report as…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is suspending the hours of service rule after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the coronavirus…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…stringent food safety and hygiene protocols in the country for employees working in the food system. Information from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as the U.S….
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…sanitary and phytosanitary measures, biotechnology, and geographical indications. With USMCA ratification in Canada, the implementation period can begin. The Trump Administration will be working toward having the new trade agreement…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…capability of communities, assist with wildfire mitigation, enhance ecological resistance to wildfire, and improve water quality and supplies. Federal agencies will contribute $697,000 to the Little Jones Creek Project-Smith River…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…in and replace the water pumped out by our wells. The problem is, the state is not allowing the growers to have enough surface water. The Central Valley Project (Federal)…
USDA Provides Healthy Meals to California Children Amid Coronavirus
…as a part of a federal-wide coordinated response.” He added, “The flexibility provided by the waiver approved today will help ensure that our children get wholesome meals, safeguarding their health…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new plans for addressing leafy greens food safety to help strengthen efforts to mitigate foodborne illness. In response to the repeated…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
The effort to address the California nutria problem may be getting some federal support. Representative Josh Harder’s bipartisan bill to provide federal support for eradicating nutria populations was passed in…
Flexibility for Hemp Rule Enforcement for 2020 Crop Year
…to be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) along with the requirements dictating the disposal of non-compliant crops will be delayed until October. 31, 2021, or until the final…