New regulations for plastics in the European Union (EU) and Canada will impact American ag exporters. Canada’s Federal Plastic Registry, effective in 2025, mandates reporting from plastic resin manufacturers, product…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
…incessant barrage of deleterious and crushing regulations targeting agricultural employers must stop,” Marsh noted. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…the detrimental effects of powdery mildew, mealybugs, and pest management. Other issues of interest include yield, fruit quality, varieties, economics, regulations, and vineyard management. For the UCCE, another opportunity for…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…employers in a mountain of regulations. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on today’s rule and DOL’s track record. “Farmers appreciate the men and women who work on…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…that with the new 600-page rule, the Department of Labor has issued 3,000 pages of new regulations in the past 18 months. “In truth, the workers most supported by DOL…
Bayer Leads New Alliance to Protect Glyphosate Use
…legislative solutions ensuring consistency in labeling and maintaining domestic availability of farming innovations, specifically glyphosate. The group emphasizes science-based regulation and opposes state regulations conflicting with EPA determinations. The Alliance…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
…rural job creation. At the same time, environmental groups are advocating for stricter regulations, challenging EPA’s preferred option as weak and inconsistent with federal law. Listen to the report below….
Recent Report Highlights Trade Barriers for U.S. Agriculture
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report). The report highlights challenges such as opaque regulations in key markets…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…
2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Opens Tomorrow
…March 4, 2024, for eligible participants. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has revised the regulations for DMC to allow for adjustments to production history, aiming to better reflect current production levels…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…species protection. To address these concerns, the EPA introduced its ESA Workplan in April 2022, outlining strategies to integrate species protections into pesticide regulations while maintaining accessibility for pesticide users….
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
…potential to burden businesses with excessive costs. The legal challenge signifies growing opposition to climate-related regulations, highlighting concerns about compliance challenges and the potential impact on businesses, particularly among smaller…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…law took effect in January 2017 phasing in new overtime requirements for farm workers over the next several years. The changes to labor regulations indicate “a very clear effect that…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…