Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says an appeals court ruling on Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations sends a message to lower courts….
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…known as the Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act. It would allow states to issue a new Small Business Restricted Commercial Driver’s License without having to meet the federal…
Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…science and technology as it develops and implements regulations and risk assessment processes to prevent any increase in disease or pest risk that may be associated with plant, animal, and…
Science is an Important Part of Agriculture
…regulations and policies for the use of such tools both in the United States and abroad. Coming up all this week, we’ll have examples of how these projects and technologies…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…comments at www.regulations.gov. We underscore that you may submit comments anonymously. USDA is taking these steps to help ensure the integrity of the Federal rulemaking process and to ensure all…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…hot topic during the discussion was the high prices of agricultural inputs and rising costs for food and fuel. Cryan was asked how regulations factor into those food and fuel…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…can be tough to ask farmers to dedicate financial resources to political efforts, which have no guarantee of success. Senator Dahle noted that oftentimes legislation and regulations that negatively impact…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…Subcommittee chair Stacey Plaskett explained some of the history of hemp regulations in her opening statement. “Until recently, the hemp industry was outlawed due to restrictions put in place by…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…the ability to implement regulations pertaining to climate change moving forward. Under the Major Questions Doctrine, federal agencies must be able to cite “clear congressional authorization” for any actions taken….
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…to protect public health. A primary focus of the research was to share with participants safety information specific to pesticide residues as well as regulations and practices on pathogen prevention….
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…Act regulations governing how determinations of jurisdictions are made and particularly any expansion of federal jurisdictions has a substantial effect on the farmer’s ability to timely obtain permits necessary to…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…Industry Alliance, Keith Jones said biostimulants currently sit outside of traditional regulatory parameters. Biostimulant products do not fall under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) nor state regulations…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Combating African Swine Fever
…outbreak many restrictions on the pork supply. APHIS says the best way the general public can help is to follow livestock and food regulations when returning from other countries. Listen…