The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for changes to hemp regulation. The Interim Final Regulations on Establishment of a…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
Some of the California water regulations may be at odds with some of the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The guidelines established under the Waters of the…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
…event also provided important industry updates on a variety of topics such as water and new labor regulations. Farm Bureau makes it possible for industry members to get involved and…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…crop insurance program and the Nursery Value Select pilot crop insurance program. Under both nursery programs, hemp will be insurable if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations,…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
…when it comes to striking stronger trade agreements, eliminating burdensome regulations, strengthening the economy for all Americans, and making our country strong again,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump is delivering…
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
…oversight also includes confirming that employees are following safety mandates such as the lockout/tag-out/block out rule. “If anybody ever questions why Cal/OSHA creates the regulations they do this is great…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…others support regulations that allow for the pesticide to be used in ways that mitigate those risks.” The workgroup itself is comprised of a diverse collection of members which include…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…State, as it’s known.” New regulations that were adopted last April that requires permitting for discharges of dredged and fill material and provides a broad definition of what is to…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…been regulated. “President Trump is restoring the rule of law and empowering Americans by removing undue burdens and strangling regulations from the backs of our productive farmers, ranchers, and rural…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…Environmental Protection Agency have launched a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation. The new resource will be a centralized tool for anyone looking for detailed information related to biotech rules and regulations,…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…their regulations to come into compliance with international standards. It gives timeframes for them to do approvals; timeframes for them to approve plants and export certificates so that we are…
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
…started with designing and building your own rain garden, check with your local municipality for rules and regulations, as well as checking with local utilities before digging. Figuring out the…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash (NCBA) — Ranchers across the country hailed an announcement by President Trump that his Administration will promulgate new regulations to implement the National Environmental…
Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard
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