…to network and learn about the latest in huanglongbing (HLB) and Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management, labor relations and laws and regulations. CCM President Joel Nelson says the event is…
Commodity Classic Underway
…nation come back year after year after year. Commodity Classic is an opportunity to learn what you want to know. How to become a better farmer. How policy and regulations…
Connecting Drones in Real Time
…capture, stitch and distribute aerial imagery in real time, while flying safe and maintaining compliance with FAA regulations.” By combining the 3DR Solo with Botlink’s existing image capture, stitching and…
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged the full Senate to act quickly on legislation that would establish national regulations to bring consistency and transparency to the labeling of…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…a productive oasis instead of a stressful, clutter-strewn mess. “Straight Talk about Robotic Aircraft on Your Farm in 2016” will feature the current rules and regulations governing unmanned aerial…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…and three public meetings in March to further solicit public input on the draft regulations. The final Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations will also take public comment into consideration. For more…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…rural economy. Members questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, on the agency’s overreaching, burdensome regulations and policies such as the “Waters of the United States” rule, proposed changes to the ozone…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…the overdraft condition. Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations: DWR is currently working on emergency regulations to be used in evaluating Groundwater Sustainability Plans. The regulations must be adopted by June 1,…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
The Almond Board is helping the industry with new regulations for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs. Sabrina Hill has more. GAPs for Food Safety…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…ginseng. Regulations for fish and shellfish covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60) became effective in 2005. The final rule for all covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60 and 7 CFR…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…for ACP provide a mechanism for controlling the movement of plants and plant materials that may harbor the insect. These regulations give residents specific information and instructions to help protect…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…lost its social license— the privilege of operating with minimal formalized restrictions, such as laws and regulations, based on maintaining public trust by doing what’s right. Key to trust is…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…Supreme Court. Duarte on EPA Lawsuit From the AFBF: As the enforcer of water regulations, the Army Corps of Engineers has told fourth-generation tree, vine and wheat grower John Duarte,…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services. The Employment Law Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly…