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 By removing outdated regulations, supporters of…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…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
…Organization guidelines. “Under the World Trade Organization, applying your standards or regulations to an importing country just for the sake of applying them without very clear, defined human or animal…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-14-22
…E.coli outbreaks in bagged romaine, incentive opportunities for almond growers, and keeping nightwork regulations in mind as temperatures start to warm up. Tune in to the show for these news…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…than is required under the Federal government’s contracts,” FWA said in a news release. “And although 2022 is a dry year, poorly designed regulations meant to protect Delta-dependent fish species…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…the bill is stricter enforcement of federal regulations related to detention and demurrage fees. The legislation also seeks to bolster authority of the Federal Maritime Commission. Since the legislation was…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…which California seeks to impose regulations targeting farming practices outside its borders that would stifle interstate and international commerce,” NPPC President Terry Wolters said in a press release. “NPPC has…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-29-22
…comments from Biden’s economic advisor on the president’s budget, and making preparations to comply with wildfire smoke regulations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…agriculture. She also speaks about how the development of agtech is a powerful solution to succession in farming – especially in a world where the industry is facing increasing regulations…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…of enforcement was issued due to a lack of finalized regulations issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “Judge Arguelles’ decision recognizes the complexity of the pork supply…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…range of approaches besides regulations for achieving emissions reductions while regulations are in development, and ensuring communities are informed and engaged as we work to address EtO. In the Fifth…