The CEO for Syngenta pointed to Brexit as a boost for the United Kingdom’s crop regulations, saying he sees the referendum vote to leave the European Union as an “opportunity…
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
…and licensing requirements. For the first time, the regulations would also set a minimum age requirement of 18 years old for people seeking certification. The proposed rule applies only to…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…comply with new or modified FSIS regulations, and hosts workshops on new topics of interest. More information on small plant outreach is available at www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulatory-compliance/haccp/small-and-very-small-plant-outreach. This new virtual tool will…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
Local School Wellness Policy and Smart Snacks among Four Regulations Ensuring Access to Healthy Food, Consistent Nutrition Standards for Foods Marketed and Served to Students, and Greater Program Integrity The…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
…adopted at the local level,” Wade says. “They will probably end up being the regulations we have to live by. If you’re not being heard and voicing your opinion on…
Ag Groups Fear Anti-trade Talk at RNC
…at the Republican National Convention. Roberts hopes that Trump will keep up his criticism of President Obama on regulations, saying “our candidate has hit that one out of the park.”…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…back to the 1920s and represents organic farming founders and visionaries, he said. Organic 2.0, beginning in the 1970s, represents the establishment of private standards, public regulations and global recognition….
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…important tool in IFA management programs. Pest Identification: General guide to identify imported fire ants Lucid Key to identify imported fire ants and other invasive ants Regulations Federal Regulations Federal…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
…devote more time to activities related to food safety. Additionally, after review and consideration of comments to the proposed rule, FSIS is amending the regulations by removing a provision that…
NMPF Endorses Legislation
…environmental and human endangerment. “This legislation would help end the confusion among farmers about environmental regulations, especially those who practice responsible waste management,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…those affected reside in disadvantaged communities and are already struggling to pay for a water supply made scarce by layers of other, yet equally ill-advised bureaucratic regulations. California’s water supply…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
A government agency in Canada is proposing stronger rules for antimicrobial drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. Health Canada, the nation’s government department responsible for national public health, proposed the regulations…
Draft of Approved Changes to Basin Boundaries
…likely be based on demand and coordinated with 5-year updates to Bulletin 118. Following the adoption of DWR’s Basin Boundary Regulations in November 2015, DWR provided an online Basin Boundary…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…to limit selenium sources through the implementation of state regulations. Ambient selenium conditions in the Bay and Delta must remain low to sustain healthy populations of fish and wildlife. The…