…healthy and safe workers. Every day will have a different theme, such as “Tractor Safety and Rural Roadway Safety,” on Monday, September 19. Farm Safety and Health Week Coming Up…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…most important safety net we have. Peterson and Outlaw both also feel the farm bill will not be approved by the time the current farm bill expires in September of…
VofV: En Solucion and Seeking the Food Safety Holy Grail
…to mitigate the risks in food safety. A member of Western Growers’ elite international Food Safety Cohort that will appear at the event, En Solucion is working to employ ozone…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
A food safety technology event is coming up next week in Reedley. Hosted by Western Growers, the Center for Produce Safety, and the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture,…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…is a resounding victory for organic animals, farmers, and eaters,” senior attorney with Center for Food Safety, Amy van Saun said in a press release. “The proposed rule appears to…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…suppliers for sugar.” With the Farm Bill expected to be reauthorized next year, sugar producers are advocating for sound farm safety net programs and U.S. sugar policy. “Our sugarcane and…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…foreign sugar. And it costs taxpayers nothing. Maintaining a strong safety net in the next Farm Bill is going to be critical to our farm economy and our national food…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…has shown hemp to have promising nutritional benefits to livestock and pet animals. Studies are still ongoing to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of hemp as a feed ingredient. Colorado…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…travel safety, and work every day to prevent the introduction of harmful foreign animal and plant diseases and pests into the U.S.” Signatories of the letter include the American Farm…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…and a good plan will incorporate all of those things.” Detailed resources pertaining to heat illness are available from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Listen to Ceja’s…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…priorities on Capitol Hill. The priorities include: Protecting crop insurance to ensure growers have a strong and reliable safety net assists wheat growers when it’s needed during disasters. They also…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…research to help improve overall information-sharing that will reassure consumers about produce safety. Produce safety concerns have decreased by 20% since the AFF’s last survey in 2016. Concerns about residues…