…review of Seed’s application, the CFTC determined that Seed has demonstrated compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the CFTC’s regulations applicable to SEFs. The terms and conditions applicable…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…for fresh lemon fruit from Chile in a subsequent notice. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted until September 26, 2016, on-line at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS 2015-0051 or by mail at:…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…the Agency’s import regulations for fresh raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) fruit from Morocco into the continental United States. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…to amend its regulations concerning the importation of fruits and vegetables to allow fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States. APHIS scientists determined that persimmons produced under a…
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
…of them. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has pledged to continue and expand Obama’s climate agenda through more regulations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
…Vision. Ag Vision was motivated by the rapidly growing list of challenges facing agriculture, from regulations and water supplies to urbanization and climate change. The report identified 12 strategies and…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that finds deregulation is not likely to have a significant impact on the human environment. Under APHIS’ regulations, pursuant to the Plant Protection Act (PPA),…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…the activity of anaerobic bacteria that chemically reduce the nitrate to N2, a benign gas. Irrigation water fertilizes vegetables Water quality regulations in many regions of California now require farmers…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…year, 75 percent of program complaints reached resolution through ADR, avoiding the need for lengthy investigations and adjudication. Issued Departmental regulations prohibiting ageism and discrimination against people with limited proficiency…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…the nation and the tour helps other growers learn what producers deal with out here. “Certainly the increase in regulations is a big component. The pressure not only from regulatory…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…is charged with drafting website content. Because of her experience at CDPR, Brooks brings a unique understanding of pesticide-related issues and regulations as well as how to communicate effectively with…
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
…Wade says growers should pay attention to these BMPs and voice their concerns. “BMP’s will probably end up being the regulations we have to live by,” Wade warns. Listen and…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…are Canada, Korea, China, Japan and Australia. REGULATION AGGRAVATION Nelsen says he’s “aggravated” that regulations imposed by numerous government agencies have forced many small California growers to sell their groves…