…legal and regulatory climate that has been compounded by the COVID-19 economic shutdowns. It is therefore very regrettable that Governor Newsom endorsed a ballot initiative that promises to hike the…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…scientific community, and members of health and regulatory committees. Identifying cost-effective ways that the agriculture sector can contribute to improving air quality is in line with the Agriculture Innovation Agenda…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF asked the Republican and Democratic candidates to respond with their stances on several topics directly affecting America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities, including trade, labor, regulatory…
California Cattle Council Details Priorities in Strategic Plan
…of the council and that’s advocacy and public affairs work. so public outreach and engagement,” Oldfield noted. “There’s also a research component and a regulatory compliance component.” The plan also…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…and other industry members expressed concern regarding the proposed winery wastewater regulations during an online public workshop. Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs with the Wine Institute, Noelle Cremers pointed…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…it basically results in a new animal drug and that has quite an extensive regulatory process associated with it in the United States, but not necessarily in other countries,” Van…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…says the three-judge panel decision undermined the EPA’s authority to make science- and data-based regulatory decisions to determine which herbicide products are safe and effective to meet the challenges farmers…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…Noon after a survey of participants. Deputy Ag Commissioner for Santa Barbara County, Lottie Martin will begin the series of presentations with an important regulatory update. As with previous strawberry…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…economic development efforts.” The regulatory reforms collectively known as the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative will overhaul several duplicative processes and establish a single platform for the Water and Waste Disposal…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…can be out on your farm,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “You need to be prepared when those inspections…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
…he, “will always proudly stand right by your side.” In his full address, the President also touches on COVID-19 response and regulatory relief. Listen to the full address below. President…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
Typically, the process for regulation development involves a significant amount of time and compromise between varying interests. Stakeholders of all kinds do their best to communicate with regulatory agencies in…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…growers. Assistant Director, Regulatory, Technical, & Industry Affairs at California Walnut Board & Commission Adhi Kulkarni said applicants who fell just short of the adjusted gross income requirements and are…