…Director of DPR. “A strong regulatory program gives guidance to the proficient farmers and pesticide applicators that grow the fruits and vegetables that are part of a healthy diet.” The…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House…
Conaway Ready For Farm Bill Work
…bill is already at the Congressional Budget Office. Conaway’s goal is to have the farm bill wrapped up by the time that welfare reform discussions gain traction on Capitol Hill….
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…partners.” As part of the conservation district, Borum operates as a “direct conduit between the growers and producers and these legislative folks as well as the agencies and regulatory boards,…
Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs
…too often, that access is hampered by non-scientific regulatory barriers. “The development of sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) that are grounded in science is critical to protecting human and environmental…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…government programs back to work and into independence. President Donald Trump has said when tax reform efforts are done, he wants to turn his attention to welfare reform, possibly setting…
Senate Tax Bill Doesn’t Include Section 199 Deductions
The Senate tax bill passed over the weekend does not include a deduction that farm cooperatives lobbied to keep in the tax reform package. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives…
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
…well as the unique challenges we face in growing our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. The Senate’s passage of tax reform legislation today puts us within reach of that goal….
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
…that are critical to the future viability of our industry.” Issues the cattlemen are currently working on include tax reform, the Endangered Species Act, and establishing strong new foreign markets…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control, technical/regulatory issues management and statistical analysis and…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…do it simply by common sense with the regulations.” CFBF President Paul Wenger, who moderated the question-and-answer session, described regulatory reform as a top Farm Bureau priority. “We’ve heard that…
Agriculture Groups Band Together to Support Section 199
More than 180 agricultural groups are coming together to support the Section 199 tax deduction not included in the tax reform proposal. The groups, led by the National Council of…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Tax Reform Bill
…Farm Bureau looks forward to working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to improve the bill and ensure reforms reduce the overall tax burden for farmers and ranchers.”…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…regulatory approvals have helped specialty crop growers nationwide protect their crops from numerous pests, reduce food waste, and stock grocery store shelves with an abundance of high-quality American grown fruits…