…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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-26-22
…the need for conservation during a House Ag Committee, and the lack of immigration reform hindering producers from producing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
…imidacloprid in groundwater “has not polluted and does not threaten to pollute based on the definition of “pollute” in the law.” Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…moving.” While AB 2406 moves through the legislative process, action is being taken at the federal level to address detention and demurrage fees. Among its provisions, the Ocean Shipping Reform…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers empty cargo containers and the push for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, winegrape…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…Associate Director of Regulatory, Stewardship, and Sustainability for Valent U.S.A., Leslie Garcia said that pollinator safety is a central focus throughout the development and applications of crop protection materials. “We…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…order. Each of the initiatives require coordination between the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). “We…
A-PLUS Act to Further Increase Meat Processing Capacity
…thank Representatives Panetta and Hartzler, and the Livestock Marketing Association, for working to advance this commonsense regulatory fix.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…