The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided a progress report on the rollout of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. FDA hosted a webinar in October…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…water conveyance system. The move comes after the Trump Administration invested nearly $5 million to begin working on the Friant Kern Canal Project. Areas of the canal have been subsiding…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…October 15 or 16 and with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 should be thrown away. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is supporting the voluntary recall and is investigating the incident. They…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…The 2020 rice harvest has wrapped up in California and reports indicate a good year for the industry. President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…a press release stating, “We applaud the Administration for taking this preliminary step toward AEWR rationality. However, rules are subject to the whims of the administration in office. They cannot…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The bill will provide federal assistance for states dealing with nutria…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…to bring a level of stability to the overall cost of farm labor. “This rule shows once again President Trump’s commitment to America’s farmers by delivering lower costs when they…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…organizations in the administration of the program. “Housing for the Harvest is an essential tool to help protect the health of our agricultural workers, their families and local communities, as…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments directed by President Trump will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
…outlining the ag priorities for the next administration, and smoke exposure stressing the need for crop insurance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
…NASDA outlining the ag priorities for the next administration, and smoke exposure stressing the need for crop insurance. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION NOT WITHOUT ISSUES The Farmers to Families Food Box Program has not been universally celebrated. The Government Accountability Office had recommended that USDA adjust the review process for…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…level. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been a significant collaborator in multiple different projects looking at water use. One particular area of focus has been gathering a…