…Central California. The groups note that the health and safety of employees are paramount, however, the Board’s approach is creating more harm than good. “These regulations will disrupt food supply…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…for agriculture.” Earlier this month, Arroyo said his office was fielding calls from producers about the new restrictions. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) issued the guidance that Arroyo said…
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…and streamline regulations that support more effective conservation and inspired partnerships.” A new definition had been released back in August, with several agricultural and environmental groups providing comment. The clarification…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…Ruben Arroyo said. “We are trying to work with the Department Pesticide Regulations to put that program on remotely.” Arroyo said the program is an important outreach event that has…
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…beekeepers. Better communication helps applicators comply with state regulations intended to protect pollinators. “We’re trying to ensure that people are following the laws and regulations set up to protect bees….
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…provision, however, unconstitutionally purports to extend California’s animal-confinement regulations to every farmer in the United States,” the amicus brief reads. “Worse, California has proposed regulations that would permit its officials…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
The USDA Forest Service recently announced a final rule has been published that will implement important changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The changes to the NEPA regulations…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
…in an interim final rule. FMCSA has provided clarification for certain terms that are subject to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has expressed some concern about…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
…program that will establish and enforce comparable-to-organic standards for cannabis production. Last week CDFA released the modified proposed regulations for the program. The announcement of the modified regulations marks the official start…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
…so successful that the team was issued a grant from the Department of Pesticide Regulations for finding alternatives to chlorpyrifos. Hoddle describes what else they are adding to the experiment…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
…on weed control, nematodes, industrial hemp, as well as updates to state and local regulations. A variety of breakout sessions covered topics such as salinity issues in avocados and citrus,…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…phytosanitary regulations. Following more stringent sanitation rules would also make it difficult for Indian producers to compete. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…mixed salads that contain romaine. The new requirements are aimed at enhancing food safety measures under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Canada already has specific protocols in place related…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…Union is threatening brands and retailers with stricter regulations when it comes to sustainability reporting and the responsible sourcing of raw materials. These evolving dynamics prompted the creation of a…