…eligibility information. 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 agriculture…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…and regulatory changes to expedite the process. The coalition will be working closely with the Newsom Administration to align the Blueprint with the evolution of Water Resiliency plans. Listen to…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…has improvised and implemented several uniquely challenging regulatory requirements for chlorpyrifos,” the statement read. “These new, novel requirements have made it virtually impossible for growers to use this important tool…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…to streamline labeling and remove other barriers to the sale of E15. EPA will continue to evaluate options for RIN market transparency and reform. USDA will seek opportunities through the…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…done in reaching voluntary agreements among water users. “ACWA applauds Governor Newsom for recognizing that SB 1 would have derailed the ongoing Voluntary Agreement negotiations and led to unnecessary regulatory…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
…regulatory and legislative updates that will come from Alyssa Houtby, our Director of Government Relations, and Lori Apodaca who is our Director of Regulatory Affairs,” Silveira said. “They will both…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…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 “This regulatory change allows us to ensure food safety while eliminating outdated rules and allowing for companies to innovate,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said.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Legislature said ‘no’ to future-oriented water policy including new environmental protections and ‘yes’ to an outdated regulatory system and business as usual.”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…