…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…
New Regulations for Plastics in the EU and Canada
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New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’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…