…be submitted through regulations.gov under Docket ID NRCS-2019-0006. All written comments received will be publicly available on regulations.gov, too. NRCS will evaluate public comments to determine whether additional changes are…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…need to remain in compliance with any state, federal, and tribal regulations in order to be eligible for the MPCI pilot program. Among other eligibility requirements, growers will also need…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
…UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno County. The series, Complying with Pesticide Laws and Regulations in California covers multiple areas of farm safety including personal protective equipment and understanding pesticide product…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…address, and this year was no exception. Presented by ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott and Board Chair Holly A. King, the address spoke to the hurdles in trade, regulations,…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…gene editing; strengthens science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations; and provides strong intellectual property protections, including a requirement for the adoption of UPOV 91 by the agreement participating countries. “Trade is…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
…to food safety and water regulations. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, Taylor-Silva shares what new technologies she has seen that support food safety traceability. She also delves…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…beef product labels. During the NCBA Summer Business Meeting in July, NCBA leaders formed a producer-led working group to examine the extent of these concerns and the federal regulations governing…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
…the Department of Pesticide Regulations is discussing shorter exposure to the product, and regulatory requirements could be extreme. “1,3-D has had some conversations around it regarding long-term exposure for a…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Ted McKinney’s thoughts on trade, developing regulations for…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…AGI is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry related activities. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published the interim final rule pertaining to hemp regulations as part of the 2018 Farm Bill on October 31. The rules and requirements…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
The agriculture industry believes the allocations for the exploration into a chlorpyrifos alternative in California are inadequate. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has dedicated $2.1 million and a taskforce to finding substitutes for growers…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving quickly on implementing lighting requirements for agricultural operations working at night. The concept for updating nighttime regulations for lighting dates…