…important that anyone interested file comments in a timely manner. Comments may be submitted online through the Federal eRulemaking portal www.regulations.gov beginning Friday May 4. Comments may also be filed…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
At a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, there was much talk about the labeling regulations related to imitation dairy products. The comments come after several lawsuits over the years related…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
…make even greater contributions to the LCFS goals, including: Expediting approval of new pathway petitions for cellulosic ethanol produced from grain kernel fiber. Amending current regulations to allow for the…
Helping Growers Navigate a Challenging AtmosphereSponsored Content
Everyone knows that California can be a challenging environment to produce any crop with continuing water concerns and regulations, and it always seems to be getting worse in some way….
Secretary Perdue Commemorates First Year at USDA
…video(below). In his first year, Secretary Perdue and the USDA team made breakthroughs in agricultural trade, moved to reduce burdensome regulations, responded to natural disasters, and battled through the worst…
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…CFBF aims to bring the regulations that are part of the Produce Safety Rule under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), instead of the Food and…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…“Farmers of fruits and vegetables have an extremely high compliance rate. 99.8 percent in compliance with pretty stringent laws and regulations, that’s a pretty impressive track record.” Research published in…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Act which will streamline pesticide regulations, and protecting crop insurance for our farmers. I also look forward to building on the improvements made to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program included…
USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico
…This proposed rule may be viewed in today’s Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/12/2018-07585/branding-requirements-for-bovines-imported-into-the-united-states-from-mexico. Members of the public will be able to submit comments at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetails;D=APHIS-2016-0050 or in writing to Docket No….
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
As California continues to implement regulations aimed at lowering emissions and conserving energy, the state’s dairy industry is becoming increasingly energy efficient. Proactive approaches from dairy farm families in their…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…be bred in a plant, it will not be regulated. However, the use of genes from other species will still fall under current regulations for traditional genetic modification. “With this…
GAO Gives USDA Approval to Ditch Organic Livestock Rule
…January 19th, 2017, the last day of the Obama administration. The rule would have increased federal regulations regarding housing, care and transportation of livestock and poultry for certified organic producers….
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
…some of the cost burdens for farmers working to comply with air quality regulations. “This money would pay up to 50 percent of the cost of ag equipment, be it…