…no increased risk to food safety or worker injuries. However, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union opposes it, fearing higher injury rates. The USDA will update regulations to ensure…
EPA Will Collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Revise WOTUS
…implementing pre-2015 regulations. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…vaccinations on organic dairy and poultry and the importance of transparency in food production. The segment concluded with a call for reducing regulations to allow common sense in farming practices….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…regulations, including climate-smart agriculture and electric vehicle mandates affecting California by 2031. A genetic mutation of bird flu was identified in four dairy cow herds in San Bernardino, California, raising…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…of the Corn Refiners Association, echoed that sentiment, arguing that decisions must be based on the “totality of the scientific record.” He warned that regulations based on misinformation could harm…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…the impact of flooding on farmland, the potential for future land usage issues, and the broader implications of environmental regulations on agricultural operations. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…Federation’s FUSION Conference in Denver. Key issues include high costs of farmland, machinery, and cattle, financial barriers, and the impact of taxes and regulations. They noted the enthusiasm and innovation…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…other states and even other countries,” Stevermer stated. “If Congress fails to act, Prop 12 will create a confusing patchwork of state regulations that defy common sense and disrupt agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…and its implications for both employers and employees. The discussion includes viewpoints from farm workers and the overall impact of overtime regulations on agricultural operations. Additionally, they cover a new…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…particularly in California, have become more efficient due to regulations and economic considerations. Instead of applying nitrogen in one or two large doses, farmers now make multiple, smaller applications throughout…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
…the Central Valley agriculture despite its initial intent to address LA wildfires. The discussion reveals the complexities of old infrastructure, environmental regulations, and potential conflicts over federal vs. state control….