…a solution to improve our collective water supply. We applaud local efforts being made by the federal agencies, but we need long-term water policy that provides a reliable water supply…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…Fisheries Service), and the U.S. Department of Defense, NACMCF provides scientific advice on public health issues related to the safety and wholesomeness of the U.S. food supply. The committee assists…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…to prevent flooding and erosion damage, provide recreational opportunities, improve water supply and create habitat for wildlife. DamWatch, which was developed for NRCS by USEngineering Solutions Corporation, is currently monitoring…
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
…just starting to see what this program can do and they believe it can be applied to several different aspects of the food supply chain. Limiting Brand and Marketing Damage…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…Commerce, and Dr. Robert Handfield, professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. The report found that the seven major overarching sectors that represent…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
…to bankruptcy, but we can’t live without a good, dependable and affordable supply of water.” Musson goes on to say, “Our politicians have abandoned the needs of the people of…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…association’s members operate at every level in the supply chain from growing to shipping, processing, distribution, wholesaling, retail, and foodservice. In the United States, PMA’s members handle more than 90…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation’s clean water supply, a value…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), focusing on businesses involved in the production, processing and supply of agricultural products. It is a partnership between Advantage Capital Partners and nine Farm Credit organizations….
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…deter, and eliminate the threat of invasive pests and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s food supply…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…agency will survey more than 2,600 operations across California and Nevada to determine crop production and supply levels in 2015. “Due to the widespread impact of its results, the June…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…For example, the grocery chain Safeway markets its “Rancher’s Reserve” beef with a voluntary label, and my home state of Texas has a successful “Go Texan” marketing program to distinguish…
Poindexter Nut Grows, Orders Largest US Walnut Napasol Pasteurization Plant
…has a staff of more than 400 employees seasonally. This major investment in pasteurization capacity will support the rapid growth of the company and its ability to supply large volumes…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…labeling efforts, efforts that give consumers the information they are looking for and reward producers all along the supply chain for meeting specifications,” said Ellis. “Programs like Born and Raised…