regulations
Experts discuss preparation for FSMA 204 compliance
Produce distributors must act now to meet the new traceability requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 by January 2026, accord... more »
Hurricane Helene recovery disaster assistance available from USDA
The USDA is offering assistance to growers who sustained losses from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Georgia Fr... more »
Ag labor groups legally oppose H-2A regulations
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), and several individual farmers have filed a ... more »
Farm Bureau queries presidential candidates on farm policies
For more than 40 years, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues l... more »
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. A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blo... more »
Public hearings hosted by California DPR
In July, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will host three public hearings to review the proposed regulations for a statewide no... more »
Ag committees release Farm Bill details
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have release details on their respective Farm Bill plans. Both bodies released summaries of their propo... more »
NOSB seeks applicants for five vacancies
The USDA is seeking applicants for five vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists in developing standards for subs... more »