From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming cattleman, Philip Ellis said the next step is retaliation. “We have long said that COOL is …
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for meat, upholding the …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 15
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, Ag leaders on food loss and …
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
The Almond Board recently held its annual Almond Sustainability Tour, bringing together representatives from various state organizations, along with researchers and almond board leaders to hear about the ways the …
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
As the health of European honey bees and other pollinators continues to be a top priority for scientists around the country, CDFA has introduced a Pollinator Protection web page as …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 8
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, USDA Farmers Market opens, singing the …
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today, May 8, after endorsing the final communique by the G-20 Agriculture Ministers in Istanbul, Turkey: “I commend Minister of Agriculture …
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West, …
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
The Almond Board is working to let the public know the true facts about almonds, especially when it comes to water use. Sabrina Hill has more on its efforts.
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it continued the California Dried Plum Board for another five years. The Department’s determination was based on its analysis of testimony and …
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
A major disease event for poultry has landed in the U.S. Highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a number of states, and while the brunt of the impact has …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
From CDFA A portion of San Benito County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP within the city of Hollister. …
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
SNAP Recipients Can Now Purchase Fresh Fruit, Vegetables at More Than 6,200 Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farms Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced the …
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
From CDFA: By Craig McNamara, President, California State Board of Food and Agriculture Tomorrow (May 5), the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hosting a drought forum …