Category: Policy & Regulations
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance available from USDA
Growers suffering losses from Hurricane Helene can fine disaster assistance available from the USDA.
Georgia ag officials seek federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance
Georgia agriculture leaders are requesting federal Hurricane Helene disaster assistance.
USDA to host virtual meeting for ag data users
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will host its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16.
California DPR launches CalPEST to streamline pesticide registration
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has launched CalPEST, an online system for the pesticide registration process.
USDA allocates $466.5 million to enhance global food security
USDA announced it will invest $466.5 million in international food assistance and agricultural development projects.
IFPA Policy Retreat Gathers Industry Leaders to Set 2025 Advocacy Priorities
IFPA hosted a Policy Retreat this month, bringing together its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee.
Farm labor groups sue over H-2A regulations
A group of growers and farm advocacy groups is challenging new H-2A rules in the courts.
Farm Bureau publishes presidential candidates’ positions
For more than 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and ranchers and rural communities in the next 4 years.
California marks 10 years of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is marking the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a law aimed at reducing overuse of groundwater and protecting water supplies.
Youth farmers respond to USDA discrimination financial payments
National Young Farmers Coalition is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments.
Women leadership to be IFPA Global Produce show focus
Women leaders are set to take the stage at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.
Growers affected by Hurricane Debby to be helped by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aiding growers harmed by hurricane Debby through indemnity payments.
USDA leads December trade mission to Morocco, highlighting opportunities for tree nuts
The USDA is spearheading a trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, from Dec. 2-5, 2024, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor. The mission aims to connect U.S. agribusinesses, including tree nut growers, with opportunities in Morocco’s expanding market.
California Agricultural Commissioners enforce Dacthal ban following EPA order
California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA).
EPA orders immediate suspension of Dacthal herbicide
The EPA has issued an emergency suspension of all registrations for the herbicide Dacthal (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA), citing significant health risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the EPA has taken such an emergency action.