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Farmers: Pesticide notifications could ‘collapse’ California agriculture

11/03/21 7:25 AM By Brad Hooker and Sara Wyant

The Department of Pesticide Regulation is soliciting ideas for a new statewide system to notify residents ahead of pesticide applications.

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February 05, 2023

NASDA CEO Ted McKinney

This week’s Open Mic guest is Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The group has finalized its policy priorities for 2023 and is ready to assist lawmakers in developing a new farm bill. McKinney says NASDA members will let other farm groups take the lead on the specifics of commodity programs, but are very concerned that the U.S. is lagging in public agriculture research. NASDA is taking a greater interest in international trade and is pleased to see the Biden trade team engaged in global markets. McKinney says NASDA members oppose the EPA’s new Waters of the U.S. definition and want to see action on ag labor and workforce development issues.

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02.03.2023

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Feb 3, 2023: Rep. Chellie Pingree on FDA’s proposed new structure

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf has proposed creating a new human foods program at the agency to centralize FDA’s oversight of 80% of the country's food supply. Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree joins Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to talk about the idea, funding the agency, and making the next farm bill more climate friendly.

Then, a panel including Tom Chapman with the Organic Trade Association, Jacqlyn Schneider with FGS Global and James Glueck with the Torrey Advisory Group discuss the upcoming farm bill and USDA’s recent organic action.

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