…Clarifications for non-federal match requirements have been made and new types of costs have been added to satisfy requirements. Regulatory language detailing inspection authority has also been updated. Revisions have…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…Noelle Cremers, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for the Wine Institute. “It’s our estimation that about 1,500 wineries will be subject to the order.” There is a total of…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…local Farm Service Agency offices continue accepting applications. The stalled CFAP payments are part of a larger regulatory freeze initiated by President Joe Biden during his first week in office….
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…The Environmental Protection Agency is creating the regulatory framework for the industry but it’s still a work in progress. In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals (MSOB) program,…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…Health and Human Services (HHS) Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D. signed the MOU along with outgoing Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. The document lays out a framework for certain regulatory authorities…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. The proposal to move some regulatory authority for animal biotech to the U.S. Department of Agriculture is receiving significant support. Subscribe to…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…The Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program known as Ag Order 4.0 has already undergone several draft revisions. Industry members are concerned that with the adoption deadline coming up soon there will…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…in March 2019,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach said in a news release. “USDA staff have taken the information you have provided through three comment periods…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…body overseeing genetic engineering in animals, classifying them as animal drugs. FDA authority over the animal biotech industry has made research and development difficult due to regulatory constraints. Shifting regulatory…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…Grants. A total of $6 million will go towards assessing regulatory requirements for agriculture to improve efficiency and eliminate redundancies across state agencies. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…investment in water infrastructure, along with a regulatory system that prioritizes efficiency and completion of projects, is necessary to preserve our farms and strengthen our rural communities in the West.”…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
…for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program known as Ag Order 4.0. For two consecutive days, the Board specifically reviewed alternative proposals for the revised draft order. There is concern within…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…team of professionals and a full suite of legal, policy, regulatory, and communications resources.” A lack of understanding has made the regulatory environment difficult for the biostimulant sector. The council…