The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending enforcement discretion for certain Food Safety Modernization Act requirements as they pertain to cotton. Because cottonseed is widely used as dairy…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
In support of Executive Order 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support to Underserved Communities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) made its Equity Action Plan (PDF, 500 KB) publicly…
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be addressing the overall pesticide approval system through a comprehensive workplan. Four overall strategies are established in the plan, with dozens of actions…
VofV: Cybersecurity and the Virtual Threats to Farming
…virtual threats to farming, and how his company bolsters safety in the online realm. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tips to protect pollinators with the BeSure campaign, how to meet Cal/OSHA heat…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…“We asked them to look at the highest residue found on the commodities on the “dirty dozen” list, and assess them for their safety,” said Teresa Thorn of the Alliance…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…the industry and how we can protect and steward that resource. This campaign is looking at how can we promote awareness for applications and protect pollinator safety out there,” said…
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…government sampling data, that overwhelmingly shows the safety of organic and non-organic produce,” she said. Thorne said misinformation about produce can be harmful. “We’re in a situation right now where…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…1, those contactors have been reduced to Public Health and Safety. Limited northern California water storage had already resulted in a Public Health and Safety allocation for north-of-Delta municipal and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Provides 17 Scholarships to FFA Students
…plan to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture,” said Bailey. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program (ALP) has developed a variety of fundraising efforts over the years to support FFA students…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…want to expand it. We hope to do research with some of this equipment, whether it’s food safety or production, or food quality. This is our starting point today.” A…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
A series of voluntary agreements related to water flows have been solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The document outlines an eight-year plan to improve conditions…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs: CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet. Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC-901, Member Information for…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…inflation is bad now, this plan is estimated to grow our national debt by $15.7 trillion by FY 2032. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that without this plan, the national…