…ongoing tensions between state regulations and local management efforts in groundwater sustainability. Future hearings will address similar issues in other San Joaquin Valley regions. Listen to the report below. Brian…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…trucking,” he said. With regard to groundwater regulations, cattlemen are finding themselves beholden to sustainability agency fees for grazing land. “They’re de minimis extractors in trying to water their cattle,”…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
A recent report from RaboResearch highlights several challenges impacting the global walnut market. The industry is slowing down due to challenges like drought, strict water regulations, high costs, logistics issues,…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…of a vulnerable state here. We have uncertainty. If other states choose to adopt some similar regulations or even different regulations that are going to require more from producers or…
Data Shows Pesticide Use Continues to Decline in California
…million-pound decrease from the previous year. The cumulative acres treated also fell by 3.2 percent. The Pesticide Use Report is compiled using data collected from county agricultural commissioners. As regulations…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…the presence of biologicals in agriculture, growers are hopeful of their efficacy especially as conventional methods for crop protection are lost to changing regulations in the state of California. “Having…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…Department of Labor, have requested lists of existing and pending regulations that were upheld or could be defended under Chevron deference. Letters were sent to more than a dozen federal…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…of pest management tools for specialty crops. Morgan explained that while IR-4 has done substantial work, California regulations add an additional layer of complication. “Once EPA has finished their evaluation…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, ag considerations for indoor heat illness regulations, and California efforts to battle INSV…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that Chevron deference gave too much power to unelected officials, leading to excessive regulations. “For decades, Congress has passed vague laws and left it to federal agencies and the courts…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…to the agricultural industry, ensuring that farming operations are compliant with laws and regulations. For more information or questions regarding heat illness prevention, visit AgSafe.org or call 209-526-4400. Contributing Author:…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-27-24
…study shows some of the secondary consequences of California’s environmental regulations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…Agriculture Committee seize the opportunity to stop a potential 50-state patchwork of differing on-farm regulations,” said NPPC President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn. National Farmers Union (NFU)…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…The plaintiffs assert that the California regulations would disrupt the supply chain, increase transport costs, and raise prices by forcing the retirement of internal combustion trucks, and requiring fleets to…