…are pushing for radical reform in the education and pension systems. The Chilean President said the agreement will benefit the country while it also has protections built in for some…
CFTC Approves First Exchange for Hemp Derivatives
…that operate under the CFTC’s regulatory oversight for trading and processing swaps. SEFs were authorized to be created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…September 26, 2016, on-line at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS 2015-0051 or by mail at: Docket No. APHIS-2015-0051 Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD APHIS Station 3A-03.8 4700 River Road Unit 118 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238….
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0053 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2015-0053, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0052 or by mail at Docket No. APHIS-2015-0052, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238….
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…by numerous regulators around the world and other customary closing conditions. Both companies are working closely with the regulatory agencies involved and discussions remain constructive. The proposed transaction is expected…
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…bill and crop insurance programs, ag labor, infrastructure and the importance of science-based regulatory policy.” The groups met with the Clinton Campaign in June. Other organizations represented in the meeting…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…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…