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Wisconsin right to farm law does not apply to forfeiture citations
- March 21, 2016
- Elizabeth
A Wisconsin court recently ruled that the state’s the right to farm law protects agricultural uses and practices only from actions...
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North Dakota Supreme Court rules on recreational use immunity
- March 17, 2016
- Elizabeth
In Woody v. Pembina County Annual Fair Exhibition Ass’n, the North Dakota Supreme Court recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that...
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EPA issues notice of intent to cancel Flubendiamide products
- March 16, 2016
- Elizabeth
Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA recently announced its intent to cancel the registration of...
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Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward to speak on Agricultural Trade with Cuba
- March 15, 2016
- Elizabeth
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward will deliver the keynote address, “Agricultural Trade with Cuba,” at the Third Annual Agricultural and...
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Nebraska legislators consider ‘right to farm’ bill
- March 15, 2016
- Elizabeth
The Lincoln Star Journal reports Nebraska state legislators are considering a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to “engage in farming and ranching...
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Oregon groups seek to ban post-logging aerial herbicide spraying and strengthen forest laws
- March 10, 2016
- Elizabeth
The Register-Guard reports that organizers in Oregon hope to put a measure on the November ballot banning aerial spraying of herbicides...
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Washington AG sues another group over GMO initiative
- March 10, 2016
- Elizabeth
Capital Press reports that Washington’s attorney general Bob Ferguson filed suit against Food Democracy Action, a group that campaigned for GMO labels...
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Legislation introduced requiring labeling of genetically engineered salmon
- March 10, 2016
- Elizabeth
The Juneau Empire reports that U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a bill last week requiring all genetically engineered salmon to...
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Washington state bill would allow licensed growers to produce industrial hemp
- March 8, 2016
- Elizabeth
According to the Capital Press website, House and Senate lawmakers in the state of Washington approved Senate Bill 6206 establishing regulations...
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Proposed bill would bar appeal of ministerial decisions in South Dakota
- March 8, 2016
- Elizabeth
A South Dakota bill that changes the way county zoning is done for Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) has cleared a...
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Environmentalists target Point Reyes cattle ranches in lawsuit
- March 8, 2016
- Elizabeth
Environmentalists in San Francisco filed a lawsuit last month over thousands of cattle in the Point Reyes National Seashore. The suit...
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Perdue Farms to eliminate antibiotic use in poultry
- March 8, 2016
- Elizabeth
The Wall Street Journal reports that Perdue Farms Inc. will eliminate antibiotics used in chicken it sells as nuggets and strips...
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Texas Supreme Court rules on surface water rights
- March 8, 2016
- Elizabeth
In an apparent victory for farmers and longtime water rights holders, the Texas Supreme Court recently affirmed a decision limiting the...
Supreme Court to decide CWA dispute
- December 15, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted December 15, 2015 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether property owners can challenge the federal government in court,...
WTO authorized $1B COOL retaliation
- December 8, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted December 8, 2015 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has authorized Canada and Mexico to place tariffs on over $1...
California consumers can challenge organic food labels
- December 8, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted December 8, 2015 The Supreme Court ruled that consumers could file lawsuits under California law alleging food products are...
Dry and semi-dry sausage production e-book available
- November 23, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted November 23, 2015 The second installation from The Meat Processor’s Journal series is a compilation of expert knowledge, practices...
FDA approves genetically engineered salmon
- November 20, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted November 20, 2015 The FDA has approved AquaBounty Technologies’ application for AquAdvantage Salmon, an Atlantic salmon that reaches market...
FDA seeking comments to define “natural”
- November 17, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted November 17, 2015 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring the use of the term “natural,” asking the...
FDA released rules for fruit and vegetable producers
- November 16, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted November 16, 2015 To minimize the risk of serious adverse health consequences or death from consumption of contaminated produce,...