…regulatory environment is also having a substantial influence on the increased interest and investment in the biological industry. As traditional conventional products become increasingly more restricted or prohibited altogether, alternative…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
…estimated. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by a vote of 369 to 42, sending it to President Biden’s desk. More than 20 agricultural…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) into law on Thursday and has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. The legislation had just passed…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) by a vote of 369 to 42. Industry groups have continuously encouraged Congress to move forward on…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…policy leader and trade expert in a variety of capacities. He is currently working as a senior adviser to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, dealing with policy and regulatory issues. The…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
…guidelines for producers to decide ‘do I need to talk to EPA or do I need to talk to the state regulatory agency,” said Aaron Popelka, Vice President of Legal…
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…of best practices and regulatory requirements for keeping Huanglongbing (HLB) from taking hold in California. HLB can become widespread within a period of five years if not actively mitigated and…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…tribal governments, and organizations throughout the country,” USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a news release. “These programs leverage government procurement efforts to…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
Recently introduced legislation, H.R. 7752, known as the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022, seeks to more appropriately define the regulatory structure for biostimulant products. Executive Director of the Biological Products…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses. These operations incur significant costs to comply with regulatory requirements and market-driven food safety certification requirements each year and getting these certifications opens…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-31-22
…Gabriel Gomez-Sandoval Memorial Farmworker Scholarship applications, and immigration reform “shouldn’t be controversial” when in a food crisis. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
…despite Ottawa’s clear refusal to engage in real reform to come into compliance with the agreement,” said USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden. “If we allow Canada to simply ignore…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…requirements, even if they run counter to federal standards. The ag groups note that because “nearly every pesticide regulatory body in the world, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency” has…