…levels in the Russian River and its tributaries as a result of lower inflow levels amid dry conditions. Earlier this summer the state implemented emergency regulations to provide additional water…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…will provide updates on laws and regulations, coastal vegetable crops pathology, insect pest problems, and postharvest handling and will also discuss new developments in irrigation, nutrition, weed, pest, and disease…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…prolonged drought. Groundwater regulations could help. The scientists noted that new state groundwater regulations requiring local agencies to attain sustainable yields could eventually reverse the depletion of underground reserves. “The…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…labeling is a marketing program, separate from any food safety regulations, which intended to drive demand for U.S. beef. However, unlike industry-led efforts, the government-mandated program failed to increase demand…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…initiatives that make people wrongly fear the food they eat. Such regulations generally ignore science and undermine the public’s understanding of the food farmers and ranchers produce. H.R. 1599 restores…
Managing Dust Reduction Workshop
The Almond Board of California is hosting a workshop on managing dust at harvest. This workshop will address dust reduction techniques, air quality regulations and funding opportunities. Almond harvest equipment…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…for continued historic uses of the area, including hunting, fishing and livestock grazing, which will be managed under existing rules and regulations. The designation does not alter or affect valid…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…that their regulations, quality control measures, certification requirements and labeling practices were compatible. The United States and Switzerland will review each other’s programs periodically to verify that the terms of…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…EPA water regulations must protect water quality without bulldozing the rights of farmers and others whose livelihoods depend on their ability to work the land.” According to the AFBF complaint,…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…with compliance to animal health and food safety regulations. Despite this long history of such an economically devastating animal disease, the Administration did not conduct an objective quantitative risk analysis…
Almond Board: New Regulations for Growers Using Chlorpyrifos
In today’s Almond Update, we hear about new regulations for California growers of any crop who use chlorpyrifos. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update June 25 There are new regulations…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…eligible to convert renewable chemicals and other biobased outputs of biorefineries into “end-user” products. The new regulations also implement a streamlined application process. Created by the 2002 Farm Bill and…
EPA Abused Rulemaking Process, AFBF General Counsel Steen Tells Senate
…rule, you should shudder to think that this is how controversial regulations will be developed in the age of social media,” Steen said. “Agencies must strive to maintain an open…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…and Federal regulations. Volunteer CHP officers will inspect only agricultural trucks, confirming vehicle weight and driver licenses for proper driver class. US Department of Transportation decals will be supplied for…