…and complex regulatory environment, offers valuable lessons for the broader agricultural community. As he pointed out, issues such as labor and water challenges in California are becoming more common across…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…regulatory targets. DPR operates four air monitoring stations in high pesticide-use areas: Oxnard, Santa Maria, Shafter, and Watsonville. These stations collect weekly samples, testing for 40 pesticides. In 2023, 95%…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…lobbying efforts, which, Stoss said, have become increasingly crucial as California’s regulatory environment grows more complex. The association works closely with legal experts to ensure that legislators understand the unique…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
…Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program will increase by 5.3% to 5.5%. Although the fee hikes aim to fund critical water management initiatives, there is concern that rising costs could pose financial…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-08-24
…goals to expand aquaculture in U.S. federal waters. Winters highlights NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan, focusing on improving U.S. aquaculture through regulatory and legislative support for offshore operations. Listen…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
…meetings with Canadian buyers, an overview of the Canadian market, and educational sessions on USDA resources and regulatory compliance. Selected participants will receive personalized guidance to identify their brand’s unique…
Potential Changes from Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
…the ongoing discussions about regulatory changes. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…dairy cows produce milk consumed by humans, especially infants, the lingering presence of cannabinoids raises safety questions. He said as research continues, the regulatory pathway for hemp-based animal feed remains…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…our elected officials and regulatory partners. I can say that the most impactful information they hear is directly from our members who can share exactly how their policies impact them. …
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…crops, showcasing an abundance of opportunities to integrate more domestically grown foods in our meals,” he said. He called for greater USDA regulatory flexibility to address the challenges faced by…
Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen in 1980’s Continue to Impact Growers
…regulatory legislative issues that are going on have just really put a cramp on what’s going on the farm here. And so, it’s just made it, I don’t want to…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…a lot of regulatory problems, but we have three people out of the five who are dedicated to regulatory issues on the council.” Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…Woolf. In response to changing regulatory and environmental conditions, many farmers have shifted to production outside of California. For Woolf, he sees reinvesting in California agriculture as a critical aspect…