The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. The regulation establishes minimum flow requirements to safeguard fish, secure supplies for…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…about being able to pay off their loan this year and have cash flow issues.” USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains there are two types of assistance in…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…from the EPA.” He said there are consequences to having different standards between the states and federal regulations. “The lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based labels will erode access to…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said the proposed amendments are primarily administrative or modernizing in nature. However, one key factor is granting ABC borrowing authority to manage cash flow…
Week in Review: New Pest for Tree Nuts & MRL Concerns in Citrus
…nuts. President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said certain markets can be more challenging than others for MRL standards. The walnut industry may be poised for a…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
In a significant development for the organic farming sector, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) regulation. The new rule, a response…
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
…from state to state, or permanent waters that may cross federal land. However, he said the definition has shifted to include waters that can flow into navigable waters, such as…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
Agricultural businesses are looking at a variety of new rules and requirements that are going to require time and resources. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…availability for environmental purposes, and through safeguarding safe drinking water and maintaining high water quality standards. “This law puts a spotlight on groundwater as a climate change hero by providing…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
Several industry groups have welcomed the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic (CIAO) Standards Act 2023 in Congress. The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance and update organic…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…interest rates and lower commodity prices, according to Farmers National Company. However, the market will likely return to a more normal flow, evidenced by the slowdown of the appreciation rate…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…a press release. “The program will provide incentives designed to simultaneously benefit workers and employers, with the potential to inform the H-2A program, raise labor standards for farmworkers, and help…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…with international standards and allow more flexibility for permitted imports, while continuing to mitigate the risk of bringing equine diseases into the United States. The regulations also provide APHIS with…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…letter details, borrowers who are within two months of their next installment may seek a cash flow analysis from FSA using a recent balance sheet and operating plan to determine…