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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The biofuel industry is growing optimistic that a broad range of agricultural feedstocks, including soybean oil, will be eligible for a valuable new tax credit that’s intended to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are scrapping the “significant nexus” standard to determine when waters or wetlands are covered by the Clean Water Act, as well as their definition of “adjacent wetlands,” to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA.
Dozens of farming and business groups and unions are pleading with the mayors of Los Angeles and Long Beach to oppose a proposed emissions rule that they fear will limit exports and imports through two of the largest U.S. container ports.
Hydrogen may find a niche with hard-to-electrify sectors like ag and shipping, and it offers a revenue stream for farmers looking to sell byproduct as feedstock for generating hydrogen.
While California is clear of drought, agriculture has not escaped the regulatory spotlight, especially for farmers and ranchers along the Scott and Shasta river watersheds.
Tropical storm Hilary brought high winds and flooding to farms in southern California, but fruit and vegetable growers in the impact zone say the damage could have been much worse had the storm struck just a few weeks later.
Dairy producers and market participants will be sharing testimony starting Aug. 23 on a wide range of proposals for USDA as it considers updates to the federal milk marketing order.
Grants to expand the development of urban agriculture in California are now open, giving interested applicants until mid-October to vie for $12 million in funding.
American peach production is forecast to continue its downward trend in 2023, with California and several other key states sharing a portion of the expected decline.
The Food Safety Modernization Act imposed new regulations on imported fruits and vegetables but appears to have had little impact on Mexican exports to the United States, according to an analysis by USDA’s Economic Research Service.
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