…be some secondary benefits in the future for industry members participating in the Protocol. “With all the emphasis now – particularly with this new administration – regarding environmental issues, we…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…Noelle Cremers, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for the Wine Institute. “It’s our estimation that about 1,500 wineries will be subject to the order.” There is a total of…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…are the most likely causes of houseplant leaves turning yellow, it’s possible that you’re doing everything right. Yellow leaves could be a reaction to an environmental condition. Plants grow too…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…of activities that we have planned.” The first area of importance is establishing a new breeding program. Researchers plan to identify bee species that are more tolerant to environmental stressors…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…for producers borrowing under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs. Non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets, and wage garnishments are also being suspended. The agency will also…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…agreed to by both parties, the trade deal has yet to be ratified by the European Commission and European Parliament. Concerns around environmental policies in Brazil have been growing in…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…local Farm Service Agency offices continue accepting applications. The stalled CFAP payments are part of a larger regulatory freeze initiated by President Joe Biden during his first week in office….
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…The Environmental Protection Agency is creating the regulatory framework for the industry but it’s still a work in progress. In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals (MSOB) program,…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…language adjustment that will incorporate source water protection as a priority resource concern. Proposal rankings will also have an added emphasis on the conservation benefits and objectives potential partners seek…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
…from a government agency very seriously, but this is not Cal/OSHA,” said Lupe Sandoval CFLCA Executive Director. “Be very cautious when you get those letters, read them all the way…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…than doubling it in a very short time period.” The mill assessments will be tiered based on toxicity levels determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides with the highest…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program under the most recent COVID relief package. The deadline to make any further Ag Order 4.0 revisions is quickly approaching….
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…Those who are now eligible or need to revise existing applications can contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) between January 19 and February 26. The updates…
