A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, ag groups urge EPA to amend Endangered Species Act processes and the Bureau…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
Lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reorganizing food safety oversight in the U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Rosa DeLauro have introduced the Federal Food Administration Act, aiming to create…
EPA to Assess Potential Pesticide Exposure Earlier in the Review Process
…the Endangered Species Act. The EPA will use these assessments to determine specific safety guidelines, such as buffer zones and droplet sizes, to minimize drift. This updated process applies to…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
…before the House Ag Committee on Tuesday about the recent impact on the ag banking industry. “Banks continue to be one of the first places that farmers and ranchers turn…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
…because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which is funding CIG projects that address climate change, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to reduce livestock emissions of enteric methane,…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The ruling has now suspended the enforcement of the subbasin’s probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). “What the restraining order…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…becoming increasingly unpredictable. “What we see with the use of our seaweed extract-based biostimulants is that they can help the plant be better prepared for those stresses when they come…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…867, known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 which will be voted on in the November General Election. If approved,…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act….
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that courts must independently determine if agencies act within their legal bounds. Organizations like the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supported this change, arguing…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorney General Act. A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA announced new action on the Stockyards and Packers Act. Tune in…