…can be tough to ask farmers to dedicate financial resources to political efforts, which have no guarantee of success. Senator Dahle noted that oftentimes legislation and regulations that negatively impact…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…Subcommittee chair Stacey Plaskett explained some of the history of hemp regulations in her opening statement. “Until recently, the hemp industry was outlawed due to restrictions put in place by…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…the ability to implement regulations pertaining to climate change moving forward. Under the Major Questions Doctrine, federal agencies must be able to cite “clear congressional authorization” for any actions taken….
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…to protect public health. A primary focus of the research was to share with participants safety information specific to pesticide residues as well as regulations and practices on pathogen prevention….
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…Act regulations governing how determinations of jurisdictions are made and particularly any expansion of federal jurisdictions has a substantial effect on the farmer’s ability to timely obtain permits necessary to…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said biostimulants currently sit outside of traditional regulatory parameters. Biostimulant products do not fall under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) nor state regulations…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Combating African Swine Fever
…outbreak many restrictions on the pork supply. APHIS says the best way the general public can help is to follow livestock and food regulations when returning from other countries. Listen…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…fumigation in California,” said Sidhu. “But with the increased environmental regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation there are some challenges in managing root-knot nematodes in carrots.” The new regulations…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…SEC is proposing a rule that will subject farmers to regulations that are intended for Wall Street. Unlike large corporations currently regulated by the SEC, farmers don’t have teams of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers industry groups encouraging USDA to take over gene editing regulations, the improvements that…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…our resources while creating opportunities for agriculture as well as every sector of the economy.” The Phase 1 revisions address three specific areas of NEPA regulations. The requirement of purpose…
A-PLUS Act to Further Increase Meat Processing Capacity
…more than 100 years livestock auction yards have been forbidden from financing or managing processing facilities in an effort to separate buyers and sellers. By removing outdated regulations, supporters of…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
Nearly a dozen agricultural organizations are continuing to encourage the revising of gene editing regulations. Oversight of genetically engineered food animals is currently handled by the U.S. Food and Drug…