U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his resignation on Tuesday, which will take effect in about a month. In a note to FDA staff, Gottlieb indicated that…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
…and outbreak programs, building on our successes, and applying the FDA’s leadership and expertise to protect American families and keep our nation safe,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in a…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…in the plant to the new growth,” said Kern County Entomology Farm Adviser David Haviland. “As you get it on the plant it’s controlling the aphids but also as the…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…but there are definitely a lot more of them than there used to be,” UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Advisor David Haviland said. More biological control is a good thing for growers trying to…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
…FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said that the agency is “taking steps to expand the scope of food safety surveillance inspections we’re doing during the shutdown to make sure we continue…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention. David…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…indication that our ongoing efforts to support antimicrobial stewardship are having a significant impact,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stated in a news release also noting the latest summary is the…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…the successful negotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There is also excitement for more accurate labeling standards, after Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb indicated the agency will begin to…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…(D-MN). NMPF also appreciates the advocacy of Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Joe Courtney (D-CT), John Faso (R-NY), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Mike Simpson…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter over the Thanksgiving holiday to explain why such a blanket warning was issued. Gottlieb tweeted “Some lettuce packing is labeled in a way that…
FDA Extends Milk Labeling Comment Period
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again extended the deadline to submit comments on labeling requirements for plant-based beverages. Back in July FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…pursue careers in agriculture,” said NIFA Director Scott Angle. “AgVets funded projects will give our veterans the tools they need to be successful farmers and ranchers, ultimately preserving and strengthening…