…H-2A temporary agricultural program. These two actions will ease regulatory burdens on our farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to follow the law and hire farm workers through…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…for food safety innovations. “This regulatory change allows us to ensure food safety while eliminating outdated rules and allowing for companies to innovate,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “The final rule…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…“California’s Legislature said ‘no’ to future-oriented water policy including new environmental protections and ‘yes’ to an outdated regulatory system and business as usual.” Several California lawmakers who have previously voiced…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…under the Clean Water Act. The agencies upcoming action will restore the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2015 Rule and will end the inconsistent regulatory patchwork that has…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…California amidst a regulatory environment that continues to become more stringent. “These are desperate times. Farming is not getting easier. There’s a long list of issues and water is the…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…for the current grant cycle for the Proactive IPM Solutions program. On pesticide regulatory issues, OPCA routinely consults with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the potential impacts that…
Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments
The second wave of tariff aid through Market Facilitation Program payments are on the way, and enrollment opened earlier this month. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical, Regulatory…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…will bring hemp farmers and researchers increased regulatory clarity in time for next growing season — something they have asked for since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…and continue to support the completion of a comprehensive agreement that will include the enhanced sanitary and phytosanitary, good regulatory practices and precedent-setting biotechnology provisions strengthened under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…leader in Canada’s agricultural import market. Furthermore, a well-developed food safety regulatory structure, and broad market access secured under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and retained in the…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…program to dictate federal policy,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “It is critical that federal regulatory agencies like EPA relay to consumers accurate, scientific-based information about…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…the PSR will be subject to economic, regulatory, and legal consequences. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…