Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now …
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding …
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
Attendees and exhibitors from all over the United States and several countries came to the 49th annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center to join in the largest annual …
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 …
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
The USDA has announced a joint agreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to increase employment opportunities in the agricultural sector for military veterans and their spouses. The agreement establishes …
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
Public, Private Partnerships to Invest Over $51 Million in 2016 USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie today announced a federal investment of over $40 million for …
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
Fresh salad producer Fresh Express will provide $500,000 to the Center for Produce Safety’s (CPS) Campaign for Produce Safety, CPS and company officials announced today. This commitment from Fresh Express …
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
Dr. Samuel Sandoval-Solis and Hydrology PhD student, Alyssa DeVincentis, and two other graduate students from the Sandoval-Solis lab at UC Davis conducted a whirlwind visit of four farm cover crop …
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
Members of the National Corn Growers Association’s Ethanol Committee gathered last week in Sacramento to meet with California regulators and ethanol industry representatives in this important market. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
Which do you love most about New Orleans: The food? Or the music? When you attend the 2016 Commodity Classic in New Orleans March 3-5, you can vote for your …
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill. …
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
After hearing concerns from membership nationwide, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
CornPAC Launches Website, Preps for Auction in New Orleans
CornPAC, the political action committee of the National Corn Growers Association, has launched a new website in advance of its annual auction fundraiser at Commodity Classic. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow …
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
Topics for first workshops include irrigation, nitrogen budgeting The Almond Board has several workshops coming up on the topics important to growers. Program Coordinator, Industry Relations Rebecca Baily explains more. …