…how the definitions have been updated for agricultural commodities and livestock. “For several years, USCA has specifically requested FMCSA provide clear, consistent regulatory definitions for transporters of live animals and/or…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has regulatory information for the certification of cannabis that is comparable to the National Organic Program. The OCal Program is a statewide certification…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…someone on the trade environment’s frontlines at the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical & Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…all of the wage issues, it is a step in the right direction. We look forward to continuing our work on meaningful agricultural labor reform through the regulatory or legislative…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…be working with our regulatory staff to take a look at that; working with Kern County to find out what they’re seeing coming over the Grapevine into Kern County,” Hornbaker…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…establish a clear, predictable, and timely approach to overseeing the production of these products within the existing regulatory frameworks for meat, poultry, and seafood,” the letter reads. “As other countries…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…Spread Investigation Report that was released in July. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach pointed out three areas to improve upon to help producers. Initiatives focusing…
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
…the country and have the highest regulatory costs in the country. Now you’re going to increase the property tax? There’s no way we can survive this, it’s outrageous to even…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
…will play an important role in helping each country’s respective efforts to create a modernized food safety regulatory framework,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn said in a news release. “We…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
The Price Reform in Cattle Economics (PRICE) Act was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The act is a means for improving cattle market conditions. Representative Dusty Johnson introduced…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…“Continued U.S. membership and active participation will help ensure that necessary reforms are undertaken, and that the WTO will continue to play an important and effective role in economic development…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…industry. “Kicking this mandate to a regulatory agency which bypasses the authority of a state legislature, should be offensive to any state legislator and citizen who believes California should still…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…benefits including the preservation of agricultural lands and helping to reduce certain regulatory burdens. The easements will also help to restore riparian and forest ecosystems, along with providing improved habitat…