…bipartisan Freedom to Repair Act. Introduced by Representatives Mondaire Jones and Victoria Spartz, the bill seeks to reform copyright law that often makes repairs a type of copyright violation. The…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…insecticides and fungicides they need to improve and protect specialty crop production. A robust regulatory strategy at both the technical active-ingredient and end-use product levels means Atticus can be agile…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…driving global demand. The second, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment and then the third pillar, maximizing industry efficiency and profitability.” Approximately 30 people were on hand for the…
New Coalition Seeks Additional IR-4 Funding to Support Specialty Crops
…years,” said David Beaudreau, Senior Vice President with DC Legislative and Regulatory Services. “Less than half of the total number that its authorized for is actually funded under current appropriations….
Reduced Risk FRAC 3 Fungicide Lends Itself to Exportability
…but we also needed a product that would fit some of the regulatory issues globally that we see with some of the other FRAC 3 products. This hit it perfectly,”…
Almond Alliance Seeking Industry Input Through Regional Listening Sessions
…policy and regulatory concerns. Almond Alliance President and CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that feedback is critical in their mission to fight for the needs of the almond industry. “We are…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
New funding to fight invasive plant pests and disease in our country was recently announced. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester-Moffitt talks about a program under the…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Industry efforts have also been…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…the undeniably appropriate level of protection offered by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and move to reinstate this regulatory structure through a process that will withstand procedural complaints in the…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…will be adding a new element to this year’s webinars. Along with information on production practices, the series will also include trade and regulatory information in every other webinar. ABC’s…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…out more at WGA.com. This episode is all about how to establish trust – and move away from a regulatory “gotcha” mentality! Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, Executive Director of the Center for…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
…explained there are quite a few FRAC Group 3 fungicides already available, however some of their efficacy has been beginning to slip. Some products have also become regulatory issues in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…arbitrarily refuse goods that are ready to be exported at U.S. ports. Provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act would bolster the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) regulatory authority. FMC would…
California Growers Now Have Another Fungicide Tool for The Toolbox
…to have fantastic efficacy, fit with global regulatory needs and continue to be a strong product into the future,” said Caffrey. “It’s a brand-new standard that now everyone’s going to…