…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services (APHIS-BRS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s International Services (APHIS-IS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Economic Research Service (ERS),…
Inconclusive Results Hint at More HLB
…bacteria associated with HLB, it comes out negative. There is a gray area, however, that can produce inconclusive results. “There are some non-regulatory cycle levels between 33 and 39 with…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…conservation practices, often exceeding the minimum regulatory obligations to improve and sustain natural resources, wildlife and ecosystems for future generations. Dina leads a local watershed group, the Yager/Van Duzen Environmental…
Bayer Taking Steps to Fund Monsanto Acquisition
…plans to submit its application to regulatory authorities in the European Union in the first quarter of next year and to U.S. authorities by the end of this year. From…
Senate Ag Committee Urges Obama to Press China on Biotech Approvals
…they make. When the Chinese government fails to remain transparent, science-based, and timely in its regulatory process it impacts not only our farmers’ and ranchers’ abilities to access critical markets…
Environmental Regulations Early GOP Target
…the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan on “Day One” in office. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan thinks regulatory relief for citizens should come quickly after Trump moves into…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…and influential industry members on industry research, production news and regulatory issues. The three-day conference also features workshops and poster sessions dedicated to research topics, as well as presentations on…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…workforce. We need regulatory reform that boosts farm businesses rather than shutting them down. Farmers are concerned for the environment and are hopeful that the new administration will recognize agriculture’s…
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…who directs the Division of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talked about potential regulatory responses to the threat; besides trapping and…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…Director of Regulatory Affairs Jodi Raley was among the very few participants in yesterday’s workshop and the only agricultural organization to comment on the matter. CCGGA’s comments included opposition to…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…the National Milk Producers, and he said, “There’s a strong desire to get MPP reform done early. We don’t know what the playing field is going to look like and…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…to calling for immigration reform – a polarizing issue in this year’s election season – Mulhern also discussed National Milk’s pledge to seek opportunities for dairy all over the world….
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
…to make a simple, common-sense reform by focusing the credit on U.S. production,” said Donnell Rehagen, Interim NBB CEO in the letter. “Legislation pending before Congress – S. 3188 and…
Bayer CEO Defends Monsanto Acquisition
…the Dow and DuPont deal. Bauman said Bayer would submit its application to EU regulatory authorities early next year and would submit one to the U.S. by the end of…




















