The Donald Trump administration has suspended all new or pending regulations from taking effect for 60 days to allow for review by new leadership. For agriculture, that means the organic…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
While the outgoing administration dumped a last-minute organic animal welfare rule on agriculture, Congress seems poised to block the new regulation, according to Politico. Bipartisan leadership from both the House…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…reaction in living things. “As a result,” she said, “there are no federally regulated restrictions on their use.” To conduct their study, the researchers reared honey bee larvae under controlled…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. For generations we have provided variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn more about Western Growers…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
…reservoirs. The last 100-percent SWP allocation – difficult to achieve even in wet years because of Delta pumping restrictions to protect threatened and endangered fish species – was in 2006….
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Conaway Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service release of its new organic animal welfare…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…poultry. The final rule establishes a level playing field for organic producers, bolsters consumer confidence in the organic label, and ensures that all organic animals live in pasture-based systems utilizing…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…law, which limits consideration of livestock as organic to feeding and medication practices. Additionally, the organization pointed out, animal welfare is not unique to organic production. “Animal production practices have…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…would also include non-food items, such as textiles, personal care products, pet food, and flowers. Organic imports – both those certified under the USDA organic regulations and those entering the…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…corn events, which last happened in 2014. Sleight says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…customized expertise on topics ranging including organic production, beginning farmer resources, integrated pest management, disaster assistance, conservation practices, agricultural educational courses, loans, grants and other financial assistance that can start,…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…choice in the marketplace,” Peterson concluded. “Whether it is traditionally raised chicken, slower growing breeds, raised without antibiotics or organic, consumers have the ability to choose products that take into…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…through bond funding and amendments to a key multi-party agreement. Creation of a five-agency framework for moving California beyond emergency, one-size-fits-all drought restrictions on water to permanent water-use efficiency standards…