Regulations
Purdue’s ag barometer declines
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 10 points to 102 in October as farmer sentiment weakened. Both barometer’s sub-indices ... more »
Keynote speaker named for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, a grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker. The show has also released information on ... more »
US Composting Infrastructure Coalition seeks composting infrastructure from EPA
The U.S. Composting Infrastructure Coalition has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was on Docket No.... more »
Study shows link between ag labor shortage and inflation
State agricultural groups and U.S. Representatives are urging Congress to pass ag labor workforce changes in order to combat inflation. At a July 1... more »
OTA gives administration progress report on advancement of organic ag
Two years into President Joe Biden's presidency, we assess how well the Biden-Harris administration has lived up to its campaign promises on climate a... more »
Water curtailment likely to continue for California’s Russian River
Due to ongoing drought and a limited water supply, farmers and ranchers in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, California, are awaiting adoption of... more »
Nominations open for California organic advisory committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill eight vacancies on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee... more »
Illegal trash dumping on farms addressed in California legislation
Illegal dumping on private lands in rural communities is an issue that has plagued farmers and ranchers for many years. Old mattresses, sofas, appl... more »