The new GMO food label law will be put into effect by the next administration, but the current team at the Agriculture Department is working to build a solid foundation …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Edible Packaging Made from Milk
Today Cathy Isom tells us about edible packaging that can cover your food and is also safe to eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
Researchers overseas say seaweed may help pork producers improve their animal’s health and reduce the need for antibiotics. The researchers at Ireland’s University College in Dublin report feeding seaweed to …
Greenpeace Co-founder Changes Stance on Biotech
Co-founder of Greenpeace, Patrick Moore, is now a supporter of biotechnology. The change represents an about-face move by the environmental leader regarding biotech, something the organization has opposed for years. …
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
The back and forth policy over ergot fungus contamination by Egypt continued this week, as Reuters says the nation has reversed its on-again-off-again zero tolerance policy in wheat imports. Sponsored …
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that …
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
Lawmakers in Germany are calling on regulators to curb Bayer Ag’s $66 billion proposed takeover of U.S. based Monsanto. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a parliamentary session in Germany …
Agri View: Butter or Margarine?
Everett Griner talks about some of the differences between butter and margarine in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Pepper Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro pepper vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement: “I welcome the announcement from China’s Ministry of Agriculture that it has lifted its ban on U.S. beef following a recently concluded …
Preliminary Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has preliminarily determined that it will extend deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed …
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
By Sandra Avant, USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity. Antibiotics have …
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
Now that Gov. Brown has signed the agricultural overtime bill, Assembly Bill 1066, employment specialists are working to interpret its provisions and help farmers and ranchers to prepare for them. …