The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…GMOs to allow for individual regulation. The task force also supports updates to the regulatory framework of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better align with current gene…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee includes $5 million in federal funding for smoke exposure research. The funding would go to the Mitigating the Adverse Consequences of Wildfire…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…continue to work with the administration to ensure changes are consistent with our grassroots policy, and farmers and ranchers are provided greater flexibility to remain competitive in our growing economy.”…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…Administration (NTIA) will be coordinating a comprehensive approach to broadband. A recently signed interagency agreement will enable better communication between federal agencies. The agreement will also allow for a more…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved an agriculture funding bill that includes a significant allocation increase. The Fiscal Year 2022 funding bill for the Agriculture Department, Food and Drug Administration,…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…“Through the leadership of this Administration and support of the restoration community, we are focusing on increasing the pace and scale of restoration and protection of our ecosystems, especially as…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…right direction, illustrating the Biden Administration’s commitment to working with our European allies to engage in meaningful cooperation,” Representative Jim Costa said in a press release. “While there is more…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…of the comment process will be incorporated in USDA’s final report. The effort is being undertaken as part of the comprehensive Build Back Better initiative. The Biden Administration is charging…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…and Drug Administration (FDA) worked with multiple agencies investigating the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Last year, there were 101 reported illnesses across 17 states related to the outbreak. It…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule as being insufficient in its purpose. Federal officials assert that the Trump-era rule was substantially reducing clean water protections. “After reviewing the Navigable Waters…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…Back Better initiative to develop a better overall food system. “Hunger is on the decline thanks to aggressive action by the Biden-Harris Administration, but we must do more to improve…
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
The debt relief initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide assistance for many socially disadvantaged farmers in California. Assistant Secretary for Administration at USDA, Osker Gonzales talked…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…percent increase in funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and a 16 percent increase for the U.S. Department of the Interior. “As the Administration continues to make progress defeating…