Governmental Regulations
Almost two years ago, then-new CEO Bill Anderson said it was his goal to have the legal liabilities “under control” by 2026.
After months of stepped-up English proficiency enforcement for truck drivers, effects appear mild for the fresh produce industry, but there are things to look for in the year ahead.
Michigan’s David Martin is pushing legislation to curb Open Fields power on private land.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a revised rule on Monday aimed at clearer permitting and fewer regulatory surprises, such as narrowing which water features fall under federal oversight and confirming exclusions.
The department urges anyone, “including USDA employees, members of Congress, and agricultural and nutrition partners,” to provide feedback on the proposed plan.
AgrAbility — a national program to help farmers with disabilities or functional limitations — faces funding uncertainty in the current federal funding upheaval.
Seizing on a paperwork violation and over $500,000 in fines, DOL agents hounded a fourth-generation farm into collapse.
Participants at a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies warned that grant funding cuts and force reductions at USDA results in uncertainty, lost research and lost opportunities for young scientists. The future of independent research is potentially at risk too.
Spare a thought for the humble bag or clamshell, because a lot of thought goes into fresh produce packaging. And now, more money will too.
Now farm tractors, combines and sprayers can be configured so there is no impact on engine power for up to 36 hours when a DEF system malfunction occurs, and a farmer has up to 100 engine hours at 25% power reduction before a 50% reduction takes hold.
The White House said on Monday to not expect public release of the Make America Healthy Again policy recommendations on Aug. 12
All stakeholders, including USDA employees and ag and nutrition stakeholders, can submit feedback through Aug. 26.
The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to get more details about its plan to relocate 2,600 employees from Washington, D.C., to five regional hubs to achieve $4 billion in savings.
Most of the commenters at the EPA’s listening session on CWA’s Section 401 said no change is needed to the current implementation.
The new bill duplicates elements of the on-going WOTUS rework effort by EPA, but has been praised for helping to bring regulatory certainty by excluding certain types of water under the “navigable waters” definition.
The department says it will relocate more than half of its Washington, D.C., staff to five hubs around the country, as well as consolidate or eliminate regional offices.
The EPA is soliciting public comment on Clean Water Act Section 401 challenges through Aug. 6, and a listening session is scheduled for July 30.
Farm stand and greenhouse triggers government regulations.
The International Fresh Produce Association sent a letter to the MAHA Commission with recommendations on how to support fresh produce in support of national health.
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed raising residue tolerance levels on several produce pesticides, with public comments open through July 21.
The “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a lot of wins for agriculture, and whatever is good for ag is good for fertilizer.
USDA proposed major cuts to how it implements NEPA and the public can submit comments through July 30.
EPA says it will release a proposed final WOTUS rule this summer for public comment, expecting the rule will be finalized before the end of 2025.
The recently released draft text includes several funding increases for key programs for specialty crops, amounting to over $125M in increased funding annually.
The FDA has proposed a new summary nutrition label for the front of packaged foods to give consumers quick information.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it has highlighted seven burdensome rules as a Department of Justice task force seeks input on regulations that impede economic growth.
Following today’s MAHA report linking processed food, chemicals and stress to rising chronic illnesses in children, Mediterranean Wellness CEO Will Clower shares how cultures rooted in fresh produce offer a healthier path forward.