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Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday challenging the agency’s decision to deny endangered species protection to California Spotted Owls.

The response from a CDFA economic analysis as well as trade groups has been that these cutbacks could be devastating for citrus, winegrape and cotton growers.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture wants public input on program priorities for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

The National Honey Board and Project Apis M. announced that they have created a “Bee Health Collective” website after collaborating with several industry organizations.

CDFA releases neonics report * Order eases use of generators * USDA expands CFAP eligibility * Court rejects dicamba appeal

A new strategic plan from the Food and Drug Administration calls for enhanced monitoring of pathogens, including in animal feed and pet food, to combat antimicrobial resistance.

The order relaxes air quality regulations around the use of portable generators for backup power, taking further pressure off the grid.

CDFA has released an economic impact analysis of regulations DPR is proposing to further restrict neonicotinoids.

Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about granting broad regulatory authority over farmlands to a single agency.

Dolcini gets votes as DPR director * Mexico bans glyphosate