Policy & Regulations
The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger.
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California tree nut growers were especially affected by congested ports, and too many containers were leaving without having agriculture products in them.
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With California's new composting laws in effect, a working group of multiple regulatory agencies has provided online resources to help growers compost in compliance.
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Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson also mentions that the over 20,000 small farms should have a voice in any 'save the farm' programs that are part of the $286.4 billion budget.
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The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 aims to crack down on unreasonable practices by container shipping lines, bolster U.S. enforcement against uncompetitive carrier practices, and improve transparency for exporters.
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The cooperative agreement funding for the Crop Production and Pecan Production reports was not renewed, resulting in the suspension of the estimates.
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The EPA and Department of the Army announced the signing of a proposed rule to revise the definition of "waters of the United States."
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Growers, shellers and processors from associations around the country have helped in educating lawmakers about the pecan industry. The National Pecan Federation asks for help to keep this momentum going.
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