Category: Regulations
Young Farmers respond to USDA discrimination financial payments
National Young Farmers Coalition is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments.
Women to be part of IFPA Global Produce show
Female leadership will be a big focus at this fall’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.
Ag labor employers group applauds court’s halt of labor rule
An agriculture labor employers group is commending a court’s halt of labor rule.
USDA increases insurance options for specialty, organic growers
Organic farming practice for apples, pears, prunes, figs, fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, and almonds and walnuts are to see benefits from changes in USDA’s crop insurance options.
NCAE comments on SCOTUS regulatory ruling
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) views a recent Supreme Court ruling as a significant win for the agricultural community.
Farm safety group warns of gasoline dangers
The National Children’s Center For Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is warning farm families about the dangers of handling gasoline.
USDA webinar opens grant application process for disadvantaged farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to introduce individuals to its grant application process benefiting underserved and disadvantaged farmers through a webinar.
U.S. senator introduces farm bill framework
U.S. Sen John Boozman, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has released a draft of a farm bill framework on June 11.
Farm bill passed in House committee
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of a $1.5 trillion farm bill on Thursday night.
House farm bill first draft opposed by National Young Farmers Coalition
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill.
Georgia group discusses H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is commenting on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
USDA adds fraud prevention info for inspectors
The USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center has added information on effective practices for organic inspectors to its website.
NOSB seeks applicants for five vacancies
The USDA is seeking applicants for five vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
Commentary: Organic research grants critical to growth
As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the sustainability and health implications of our food systems, the role of organic agriculture has never been more crucial.
IFPA to organic standards board: ‘Follow the science’
The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) is urging the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue using objective, science-based decisions when considering changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.