It’s been more than two decades since the labels on packaged foods have been updated. The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes that would take effect in the next…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…innovation, investment, products, businesses, jobs and dynamism to our economy.” The signatories to the letter expressed support for Congress and the administration using the House Republicans’ “Standards for Immigration Reform”…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…response. Governor Brown and the administration have also expressed support for federal legislation introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Representatives Jim Costa, Tony Cárdenas and Sam Farr. Across state…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…of the nation’s children. This is a top priority for the Obama Administration and is an important component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to combat the challenge…
Video: President Obama Responds to the California Drought
…Bosque’s farm in Merced County to view the damage caused by the California drought. There, the president discussed the administration’s response and spoke about his climate change plan. credit: whitehouse.gov…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…The Administration is already ahead of schedule towards meeting these goals. Operational Flexibilities: The President directed the Department of the Interior to work with water contractors and communities to adjust…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…continues to work with federal partners to ensure a coordinated drought response. The administration has also expressed support for federal legislation introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Representatives Jim…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…review of EPA actions that would negatively impact agriculture. Enhances coordination between USDA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the…
Breeding Techniques Likely to Trump GM Technology in Produce
GM technology is all the buzz lately, but not so much in the produce sector. David Stark, Vice President of global trades partnerships with Monsanto explains why. CLICK HERE to…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…is part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan to responsibly cut carbon pollution, slow the effects of climate change and put America on track to a cleaner environment. The…
Statement by the President on Congressional Passage of Farm Bill
…commonsense reforms that my Administration has consistently called for, including reforming and eliminating direct farm subsidies and providing assistance for farmers when they need it most. It will continue reducing…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…protect and maximize every available drop of water.” This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to help those impacted by the drought. Through the National Drought Resilience Partnership,…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the conflict between laws governing pesticide use and the Endangered Species Act. Enhances coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions…
Costa Statement on State of the Union
…growing population. “While I have had my differences with the Obama Administration, I agree that now is the time for us to reexamine our priorities, now is the time to…