…of money from industry members who support its regulatory work. Several academic institutions have also expressed interest in researching the potential for hemp to be used in animal feed. Some…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…1 Mbps upload. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
…the Senate where we hope legislation is crafted that provides long-term solutions to the farm labor crisis. Farmers need meaningful reform that addresses the concerns of both workers and growers.”…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…and Cosmetic Act. Six of the companies that were warned by the FDA are based in California. “As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…agricultural labor in California. Following the film, Antle will be moderating a panel of produce industry leaders who will discuss labor challenges, immigration reform, H-2A, and growing innovations. The day…
Dairy Quota Program Will Not ‘Cease and Desist’
…made the claim that the QIP has no regulatory or lawful reason to exist. “STOP QIP has determined that the CDFA’s current enforcement of QIP/QAP is without legal basis,”…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
…the Department of Pesticide Regulations is discussing shorter exposure to the product, and regulatory requirements could be extreme. “1,3-D has had some conversations around it regarding long-term exposure for a…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
…seek to preserve a multigenerational legacy by maintaining a family-owned business.” In the Tax Reform Act of 1976, Congress recognized the disproportionate burden of the death tax on agricultural producers…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…we’re encouraged by the prospects for reform and improvement of immigration laws that would benefit agricultural employees and their families,” said Johansson, who attended the committee hearing in Washington, D.C….
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…CDFA submits a regulatory plan for hemp production California growers may have an opportunity to work with USDA directly. “If the state at least has an application in with USDA…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
…million. Still, Western Agricultural Processors Association’s Director of Regulatory Affairs Jodi Devaours said that investment and timeline are just simply not enough. “Anyone who knows anything about what it takes…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…restrictions. This year one of the discussions highlighted the cultural shift in public opinion related to crop protection materials; specifically, the regulatory threats to active ingredients in pesticides. “It’s creeping…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
Agricultural water users should be preparing themselves for even higher water bills after another fee increase related to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). The underlying purpose for the program…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…reform the ag labor system through improvements to the H-2A agricultural visa program and assist immigrant farm laborers already working in the U.S. “This comprehensive legislation contains key elements that…