…and ranchers out in the field,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Our Farm Bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…with relevant background information and other resources related to regulatory policy. The website was created under President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products,…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…USMCA fundamentally changes Canada’s trade-distorting policies, reforms Canada’s controversial dairy pricing system and provides exclusive Canadian market access for U.S. farmers and manufacturers. According to the International Trade Commission, U.S….
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are proving difficult to regulate. A new bill seeks to provide regulatory clarity for allowing CBD in dietary supplements. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson recently…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…Office, as well as members of Californians for Pesticide Reform. The crowd was split into smaller groups to discuss individual thoughts and reactions about the draft recommendations, which Isom said…
Eventful Year Ahead for U.S. Cotton
…have. We’ll monitor developments on the regulatory side. We’re going to continue with our education efforts in the industry,” Adams noted. “When we look across the gamut of the issues the Council’s…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…on a Phase One trade deal that requires structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime in the areas of intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, financial services,…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…“Cattle producers across the country are grateful to President Trump and his team at CEQ for listening to rural America and providing this commonsense regulatory relief,” added National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…supports consumer choice and competitive markets on a level playing field. Accordingly, plant-based and cell-cultured products designed to mimic real meat must face the same stringent regulatory requirements as livestock…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…tools and is supported by in-orchard workshops hosted by ABC throughout the year, all while helping growers also meet regulatory requirements. “We can’t achieve our goals without members individually working…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…save their tools that they have in their toolbox and if we don’t have a strong regulatory process, then that’s not going to happen,” said Pelican. Listen to the report…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
…and markets. Almond Board of California‘s Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said the industry saw some shifts in where nuts went this past year, a…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
…Hawaii approved a ban on chlorpyrifos back in June of 2018. Efforts to ban the use of chlorpyrifos are also increasing in international markets. During a regulatory committee vote earlier…