…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…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…other crops.” During a phone call with reporters, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said that states that already have some form of regulation…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…the case,” said Burchett. “We’ve got an increasing cost of production. We know that our labor cost, our fuel cost, all our insurance and regulatory burden of compliance, those are…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a changing pesticide regulatory environment, WOTUS, vacancies on the…
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
The regulatory scene when it comes to pesticides continues to be variable, and international statutes are complicating things even more in California. A session at the upcoming Almond Conference will give attendees…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…workers. The bill does wave some of the regulatory burden related to construction, while it also authorizes separate organizations to take control of the property for a period of 55…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
…heard about the latest legislation and regulatory activity and were also informed about the work being done to combat the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB) and Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). “We…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…dictating genome-edited animals remain complicated. The recent research shows promise for the future of dairy cow genetics in the event that regulatory obstacles are addressed. “The animal it was introduced…