…affecting both farmers and consumers. Industry leaders stress that a swift resolution is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of avocado imports. Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…pests like weevils from entering the U.S. from Mexico, due to safety concerns posed by cartels. The Biden administration previously withdrew inspectors for similar reasons. The segment also highlights the…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…increases, potentially leading to widespread issues affecting both farmers and consumers. Industry leaders stress that a swift resolution is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of avocado imports. Avocado…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…as berries, tree nuts, and leafy greens, contribute significantly to the U.S. agricultural economy. SCBGP funding supports research, production improvements, food safety measures, and promotional efforts designed to increase the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…pushback, particularly on SNAP benefits, which could be cut by $290 billion over 10 years. The bill also includes safety net provisions for farmers, such as better reference prices and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…ranchers face increasing cattle losses. Safety concerns are rising as the Parks and Wildlife Service explores mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, California maintains its leadership in strawberry production, with strong supplies from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
…collaborated with British stakeholders to showcase the high quality and safety standards of U.S. beef. These efforts have played a critical role in promoting American beef as a premium product…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…the FDA has blocked avocado shipments to Taiwan due to excessive cadmium levels, which surpass the country’s safety threshold. On a broader scale, the global melon market is projected to…
Specialized Aircraft Ejecting Millions of Mediterranean Fruit Flies
…conducted seven days-a-week, with the exception of periods when the airfield is closed or when weather conditions threaten crew safety or the quality of the release. Courtesy of CDFA Specialized…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…to bolster small and very small meat and poultry processors across the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance access to critical food safety information, facilitate interstate sales of inspector-approved…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…children. The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA’s contradictory findings on the dye’s safety…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….