…safety, all crop protection tools are at risk, he explained. “The cornerstone of our regulatory process must continue to be the best science and data. The credibility of the Agency…
Trump’s New Ag Advisors Take Aim at Regulatory Overreach
…regulatory overreach. That would seem to put the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Waters of the U.S. Rule” right in the line of fire, should Trump win the election. Many of the…
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…who are already missing their window of opportunity to harvest. They are already facing lost revenue.” Duvall repeated AFBF’s call for Congress to pass responsible immigration reform that provides farmers…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…Includes more stringent diesel engine standards Improves the vocational vehicle program with a regulatory structure better tailored to match the right technology for the job; Maintains the structure and incremental…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…way growers are able to manage the harvesting of their crop,” Scully said. “Our salvation will be some kind of logical, fair immigration reform, which just seems to be a…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
China will continue to sell state-owned cotton reserves through September, a month beyond the nation’s original intentions. A joint statement from the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry…
Vermont Stops GMO Label Enforcement
…down Vermont’s clear disclosure standard” through the federal law. He says his office intends to “take an active role” as the focus moves from the legislative process to the regulatory…
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…decline.” Justin Oldfield, vice president of government relations for the California Cattlemen’s Association, said forests used to be managed more efficiently and effectively 50 years ago, but regulatory constraints or…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…the nation and the tour helps other growers learn what producers deal with out here. “Certainly the increase in regulations is a big component. The pressure not only from regulatory…
Bayer Loses Belt SC Appeal
…label directions. A Bayer spokesperson says while the company will comply with the EPA decision, but called the actions by the EPA “unlawful and inconsistent with sound regulatory risk assessment…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…hold a discussion on the state’s regulatory and licensing framework for medical cannabis on August 2 in Sacramento. The board will also be discussing GMO labeling following the recent passage…
California Citrus Challenges: Water Tops HLB
…to larger growers. Regulatory costs for citrus growers have increased 88 percent in 10 years, mainly for fees, permits, licenses and water conveyance costs, Nelsen says. He believes if increasing…
Brexit May Help UK Biotech Approval Process
…quickly implement new technology. Frywald says “the EU regulatory process is becoming politicized,” delaying implementation of technology. Post-Brexit, the UK would establish its own system separate from the EU version,…
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
Leadership for Syngenta calls recent talks with regulatory authorities constructive as the company seeks approval for the merger that allows ChemChina to take over the Swiss-based company. Syngenta officials continue…