…latest announcement is the sixth in an ongoing series of related regulatory changes for crop groups to continue over the next several years. The regulations dictate tolerance levels for pesticides…
Secretary of Transportation on HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
Classic Peterbilt Semi-Truck pulling a Cattle Trailer along a rural Oregon Highway. Credit: Everett Media / Shutterstock.com Back in late November 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…sure regulations that keep our water clean also respect farmers, ranchers, and small business owners.” The EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) recently released recommendations on the best…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…regulations and lack of water and labor) and what tech is on the horizon to solve those problems. Neill, who currently serves as general manager at Turlock Fruit Company, covers…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall speaking at the 2022 AFBF Convention. “To name just a few, in Louisiana I saw firsthand how regulations like WOTUS can impact farms. Farmers…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…address Pierce’s disease, the glassy-winged sharpshooter and the control of other pests; passed amendments to California’s processors law; and worked to protect growers from onerous new labor and environmental regulations….
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…that protect the environment, but we shouldn’t need a team of lawyers to interpret those rules just to farm our land. The NWPR brought clarity to water regulations, yet farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-03-22
…to Prop. 12, the role women farmers and ranchers play in the industry and as regulations continue to be developed why being a part of the conversation is critically important. …
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. With a new year starting, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect….
Wage and Overtime Changes to Be Mindful of Heading into 2022
With a new year about to start, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect. Director of Government and…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
…out more at WGA.com. What can you do when laws and regulations don’t reflect the current water situation? Groundwater Expert Elisa Blanco shares how communities and private businesses in Chile…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…each farm – with a focus on altering the tech to meet specific regulations required in respective regions throughout California. He also touches on how to translate data from algorithms…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Updates To ensure consistency across USDA, RMA updated references to regulations, including the Agriculture Marketing Service final rule, which took effect March 22, 2021. Additionally, RMA added a new requirement for…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…CA government to urge lawmakers in the Department of Pesticide Regulations to not increase mill tax for at least two years. Furthermore, 17 scientific papers published that were funded or…