The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry outlining the organization’s reaction to The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018…
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…if the talks fail. However, Canada and Mexico oppose that idea. Further, President Donald Trump over the weekend and again on Monday targeted Canada’s dairy supply management system, saying Canada’s…
Farm Bureau Hails District Court WOTUS Decision
…and it goes far beyond the intent of Congress when it passed the Clean Water Act. This overreach and confusion has created a situation where farmers and ranchers would need…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today released the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The Committee will meet to consider the legislation…
APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…in feral swine damage management supports the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program— a nationally-coordinated effort among Federal, State, Tribal and local entities to manage feral swine damage and stop…
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
…Clean Water Act regulatory authority to cover small and isolated land and water features. According to the brief, the 2015 rule “reads the term navigable out of the [Clean Water…
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
Lawmakers introduced the Accurate Labels Act in the Senate Thursday, a bill that supporters say would provide American consumers nationwide with clear, accurate and meaningful nutrition information. Introduced by Republican…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…because we will be even better placed to help the world’s farmers grow more healthy and affordable food in a sustainable manner. As a leading innovation engine in agriculture, we…
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…request through the World Trade Organization last week. Canada’s written question asked the United States to explain the U.S. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, in which Congress lifted certain restrictions…
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
…producers are harmed USDA, “makes it even clearer that the Trump Administration and Congress must act now to protect them,” by reinstating COOL. The court determined that the cattle producers…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…FDA announced the alignment of the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA’s) Produce Safety Rule. The…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
There are some important legislative updates that could have an impact on growers after the California Legislature reached its fiscal deadline on May 25th addressing bills with state costs. The…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
…Management Plan will be due July 1, 2019, and operators will need to work with a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist for its development. A Farm Water Quality Plan will also…