A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) provides in-depth analysis of ag labor investigations over the past twenty years. The Federal Labor Standards Enforcement in Agriculture report notes…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…the producer and align labeling standards to eliminate confusion and false claims. Listen to the episode with Nick Young. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID safety standards, the importance of responding to ag…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID safety standards, the importance of responding to ag…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-24-20
…prevention standards, another Making Sense of Biologicals episode on Bt, and a USDA-ARS study that shows the efficacy of SmartWash killing E. Coli.Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-24-20
…COVID-19 prevention standards, another Making Sense of Biologicals episode on Bt, and a USDA ARS study that shows the efficacy of SmartWash killing E. Coli. Tune in to the show…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
…program that will establish and enforce comparable-to-organic standards for cannabis production. Last week CDFA released the modified proposed regulations for the program. The announcement of the modified regulations marks the official start…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
…policies that have resulted in a one-way flow of agriculture trade, and in particular dairy trade, to Europe is something that both the current and future Administrations need to keep…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
Conservation practice standards have been updated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The revisions to the standards were done in accordance with the 2018…
UCCE Offering Water Measurement and Reporting Course November 18
…flow data and how to determine measurement equipment accuracy. Listen to the radio report below. UCCE Offering Water Measurement and Reporting Course November 18 About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…standards should be. The letter was addressed to Agriculture Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears. “Given this need for further data, AMPS Innovation and NAMI recommend that FSIS first issue…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
Last year the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) approved enhancements to food safety measures. The improvements had a primary focus on water standards. The latest audit data shows that…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…U.S. Standards for Grades. USDA will continue its collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders to keep livestock producers updated regarding other opportunities. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…